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News Advisory: Webinar May 12 - Making Progress on Added Sugar Reduction

Dr. Marion Nestle, Professor, Author & Public Health Advocate, will Moderate 3 Panel Discussions
May 6, 2021
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World Health Organization Recommends Sodium Caps in Foods

Statement of CSPI Co-founder and Former Exec. Dir. Michael F. Jacobson
May 5, 2021
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Doing Our Part on Vaccines

Beyond the Curve: Dr. Peter Lurie's COVID-19 Blog
May 4, 2021
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Supplement Seller Mercola To Comply with FDA Instructions to Stop Marketing COVID-19 Cures

Statement of CSPI President Dr. Peter G. Lurie
May 4, 2021
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EPA Needs to Take a Fresh Look at the Trump Administration Proposals for Regulating Plants Genetically Engineered with Insect Resistance

By CSPI Biotechnology Director Greg Jaffe
April 30, 2021
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Biden’s American Families Plan Will Boost SNAP, School Nutrition, and Paid Sick Leave

Statement of CSPI President Dr. Peter G. Lurie
April 28, 2021
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HHS Announces Intention to Repeal SUNSET Rule

Statement of CSPI President Dr. Peter G. Lurie
April 23, 2021
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New Labeling for Sara Lee® and Thomas’® Whole Grain Products Will Benefit Consumers

Statement of CSPI Litigation Director Lisa Mankofsky
April 23, 2021
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New Grant Partnerships Aim to Improve Food & Nutrition Policies

April 22, 2021
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USDA Extends Waivers for School Districts on Nutrition Standards & Free Meals

Statement of CSPI Deputy Director of Federal Affairs Colin Schwartz
April 20, 2021

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Nutrition Tips

Know someone with a big gut and skinny legs?

Pretend for a moment you could choose where to store the extra calories you’ve eaten. Would you prefer your thighs or your belly?

One place boosts your odds of losing those extra pounds. But it also increases the negative impact of the weight on your health.

Spoiler alert: If you could choose (and you can’t, really), pick your thighs.

The body fat expert explains why.

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