Topic in Focus: Nutrition & Diet

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Why added-sugar nutrition labeling could save lives, money

Revised labels calling out a food product’s added sugar content should create huge benefits to the nation’s health and economy—if consumers understand and use the information.

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How to give good nutrition advice when time is short

For patients with prediabetes and other conditions, lifestyle changes are key to improving their health. This is how physicians can help given the limited time they have with patients.

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Skip diet labels. Help patients make real changes that last.

With so many different diets promoted in the media, patients are often understandably confused about what they should eat. The fact is that the best advice might be to avoid diet labels altogether.

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Ring in new year with AMA’s 10 tips for your patients’ health

America’s physicians offer these recommendations to share with patients. Following this advice can make a big difference this year.

Prevention & Wellness
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1 big reason for racial gap in hypertension: the Southern diet

New research underscores why it is so important to talk to black patients about the risks of a diet high in sodium and animal fats.

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AMA offers 10 health recommendations for New Year's resolutions

With the new year quickly approaching, the AMA is offering 10 recommendations to help make impactful, long-lasting improvements to their health in 2019.

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3 foods your patients with high BP should avoid

Find out the biggest food culprits for too much sodium and discover where to learn more nutritional information to help improve your patients’ health.

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What does the label say? Physicians seek transparency

The AMA House of Delegates adopted policy on front-of-package nutrition labels, food-allergen packaging and the accessibility of information on animal-derived medical products.

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AMA advocates for transparency in food labeling and packaging

The AMA urges the FDA to develop front-of-package warning labels for foods that are high in added sugars based on the established recommended daily value.

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