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The bittersweet truth about sugar labeling regulations: They are achievable and overdue

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  • Pomeranz, J.L.

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The recent Institute of Medicine recommendation to the Food and Drug Administration to include added sugar in a new front-of-package system provides new justification for reviewing outdated regulations pertinent to sugar and analyzing whether the government's previous resistance to sugar labeling remains valid given new and robust science. I have provided an overview of US sugar consumption, its public health implications, and the science related to added sugar detection. I reviewed US and international sugar intake recommendations and suggested revised regulations to better inform and protect consumers. I concluded by noting new directions in the area of sugar research for future public health policy.

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  • Pomeranz, J.L., 2012. "The bittersweet truth about sugar labeling regulations: They are achievable and overdue," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 102(7), pages 14-20.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2012.300732_2
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2012.300732
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