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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
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AMA applauds administration's new modernized nutrition label

The AMA applauded the FDA for releasing its modernized Nutrition Facts Label to help consumers maintain healthy dietary practices.

Press Releases
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3 simple steps to address prediabetes in your medical practice

About 86 million Americans have prediabetes and don’t know it. Physicians can use three simple steps to help patients in your practice. Encourage patients to eat healthy and increase physical activity.

Prevention & Wellness
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AMA supports newest dietary guidelines to improve public health

The AMA commends the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee for its work to develop the newest Dietary Guidelines for Americans (Dietary Guidelines).

Press Releases