“These results suggest that without valid population-level data, speculations regarding the role of energy intake in the rise in the prevalence of obesity are without empirical support.” Continue reading Food nannies rocked — 40 years of federal obesity research fatally flawed, says study — JunkScience vindicated again!
Category: Food, Beverages & Diet
Food Nanny Science: Fewer cupcakes observed at schools with cupcake bans
The media release is below. Continue reading Food Nanny Science: Fewer cupcakes observed at schools with cupcake bans
Study: Weight loss more important than salt reduction for hypertension
CDC asks Congress for $40 million for food safety while wasting millions in useless, junk science-fueled anti-salt campaign
The CDC picks scaring the public over cottage cheese over buying gene-typing equipment. Continue reading CDC asks Congress for $40 million for food safety while wasting millions in useless, junk science-fueled anti-salt campaign
Little evidence sharp reductions in salt consumption will improve health, heart researcher says
Green party’s proposed mandatory ‘veggie day’ causes ‘sh*tstorm’ in German elections — Are you listening Michelle O.?
CDC salt reduction goal may be dangerous, says Hypertension journal editor
The Kennebec Journal reports: Continue reading CDC salt reduction goal may be dangerous, says Hypertension journal editor
Salt: Government ignores report it commissioned!
Julie Gunlock writes at IWF.org: Continue reading Salt: Government ignores report it commissioned!
Sugar Hysteria: ‘The most dangerous drug of the times’ — ‘Like alcohol, tobacco… use should be discouraged’
The Scare Must Go On: CDC rejects own study debunking dietary salt hysteria
Kooky food nanny Walter Willett: Ads for kids ‘exploitation, same as sweatshops’
But isn’t exploiting kids to advance the food nanny agenda also exploitation? Willett also slams capitalism. Continue reading Kooky food nanny Walter Willett: Ads for kids ‘exploitation, same as sweatshops’
Salt nannies admit no evidence for universal salt reduction — they just want a simple message
Martin Kurlansky writes in the New York Times: Continue reading Salt nannies admit no evidence for universal salt reduction — they just want a simple message