hanadr
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I noticed on the News today that an ad for Actimel yogurt drink has been axed because the claims on scientific research don't add up. NOT because the product is sub standard or harmful.
I'm off to the House of Commons next week to attend the "All Party Parliamentary Group for Diabetes".
I've formulated this question for the meeting. Still doing My thing.
>>In light of the ASA's decision on the Danone Actimel advert, where the ad has been axed because the claims on the research are suspect, NOT because the product is in any way harmful, Why are the Authorities still advocating that "It is important to include 7 - 14 portions of starchy carbohydrate foods in your diet every day. Include starchy carbohydrate foods at every meal".
when there is absolutely NO research to support this approach and a considerable body of evidence that it is at the least counter productive for diabetic control, if not downright harmful?
Does this mean that the ASA has more sense and values evidence more than the NHS, NICE, the British Dietetic Association and Diabetes UK, all together?<<
Hana Rous
PS has anyone looked on the revamped DUK website? the dietary advice is there as I've quoted, but MUCH more difficult to find.
I'm off to the House of Commons next week to attend the "All Party Parliamentary Group for Diabetes".
I've formulated this question for the meeting. Still doing My thing.
>>In light of the ASA's decision on the Danone Actimel advert, where the ad has been axed because the claims on the research are suspect, NOT because the product is in any way harmful, Why are the Authorities still advocating that "It is important to include 7 - 14 portions of starchy carbohydrate foods in your diet every day. Include starchy carbohydrate foods at every meal".
when there is absolutely NO research to support this approach and a considerable body of evidence that it is at the least counter productive for diabetic control, if not downright harmful?
Does this mean that the ASA has more sense and values evidence more than the NHS, NICE, the British Dietetic Association and Diabetes UK, all together?<<
Hana Rous
PS has anyone looked on the revamped DUK website? the dietary advice is there as I've quoted, but MUCH more difficult to find.
