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New Year 2017
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5 Min Read

Resolved: 8 tips for a healthier lifestyle in 2017

Cut sugar, salt and stress. Know your type 2 diabetes risk. Move more, drink less, quit smoking and make your home smoke-free.

Prevention & Wellness
Best of 2016: Patients
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2 Min Read

The top 5 stories patients should read

These articles will help patients understand dietary guidelines, health disparities, the AMA’s gun-violence policy, and state laws on tobacco purchases.

Prevention & Wellness
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WHO warns on kids’ digital exposure to junk-food ads

If a food is high in fat, salt or sugar, it is likely being promoted in ads placed in websites and apps aimed at children.

Population Health
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4 Min Read

Court case tests New York City sodium warnings rule

New York City’s law requiring restaurant chains to post warnings on menu items that contain more than the USDA daily limit for sodium was tested in court. The case has medical and public health implications.

Judicial Advocacy
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How to read Nutrition Facts label: Fighting 5 food misconceptions

Sound nutrition helps fight against diabetes and heart disease. The Nutrition Facts label on foods can be a powerful tool. New video from AMA and FDA shows how physicians can educate patients about 5 food myths.

Prevention & Wellness
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AMA, FDA launch continuing medical education on nutrition facts label

The AMA and the FDA announced the release of a video for physicians and other providers, offering ways to discuss Nutrition Facts labels with patients.

Press Releases
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AMA urges equal health care access for eating disorders

The AMA adopted new policy today urging equal health care access and payment for eating disorders.

Press Releases
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What FDA's new sodium guidelines could look like in practice

Reducing the amount of sodium in processed and restaurant foods by 2020 is the subject of proposed voluntary guidelines by the FDA. The goal is to cut the sodium in the food supply before it reaches consumers.

Prevention & Wellness
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AMA applauds FDA's proposal to reduce sodium in U.S. food supply

With overwhelming evidence connecting sodium intake to heart disease, the AMA applauds the FDA for taking steps to reduce sodium in the nation's food supply.

Press Releases