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Letter to the Appropriations Committee to support critical funding for the NIH Office of Nutrition Research

Poor diet is a leading cause of death in the U.S. and has been linked to over 500,000 deaths per year. The rates of diet-related disease among adults in the U.S. are abysmal: over 70% have overweight or obesity; about 50% have diabetes or prediabetes; and over 90% have suboptimal cardiometabolic health, characterized by excess weight; high blood glucose, blood pressure, or lipids (or taking medications for any of these conditions); or a history of cardiovascular disease. Moreover, the direct medical costs and loss of productivity associated with excess weight and diet-related disease is estimated to be almost $1 trillion annually. And that’s before the advent of the new, hugely expensive diet drugs. Click "View Letter" to continue reading.

Government Accountability

Comment on Menu Labeling: Supplemental Guidance for Industry (Edition 2)

The Center for Science in the Public Interest appreciates the opportunity to comment on FDA’s Draft Guidance for Industry: Menu Labeling Supplemental Guidance (Edition 2). This draft supplemental guidance covers two topics: 1) Whether Covered Establishments must include calorie disclosures for standard menu items when selling food through third-party platforms, and 2) Whether Covered Establishments may declare added sugars as part of the additional nutrition information available upon request for standard menu items. View the resource below to keep reading.

Food Labeling