How American Nutritionists are Manipulated by the Food Industry
Posted By Dr. Mercola | September 29 2011 |
The American Dietetic Association (ADA) has approximately 72,000 members, most of whom are registered dietitians. The association is known for accrediting nutrition programs, credentialing professionals, publishing peer-reviewed science, and advocating for public policy. But it has also provoked increasing controversy by working with some of the nation's largest industrial food producers.
At their annual Food & Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE), the show floor contained booths and displays from Monsanto, Hershey's, Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Cargill, Yum! Brands, Nestle, ConAgra, Mars, Inc., Campbell's, and General Mills.
According to Grist:
"Members look at issues like antibiotic use in animals, clean water issues, and social justice, often finding themselves uncomfortably at odds with some of the messages being promoted by the speakers and corporate sponsors at the FNCE conference. Some have even opted out entirely, giving up the networking, camaraderie, and learning opportunities offered by the conference altogether ... [and] corporate influence among [dieticians] isn't limited to the ADA."
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