Re: HFCS and RDs ad

March 12, 2009

I don't think that will change much. HFCS doesn't care, it's all about their

public image, so the message would have to go out to the public somehow. On

the one hand, when I hear " pediatrician approved " , I take it with a grain of

salt. But on the other hand, if that marketing tactic weren't effective,

they wouldn't have used it.

Have there been any studies about public perception of RDs and other sources

of nutrition advice? I have heard stats about internet sources for nutrition

information, but what about overall impressions of nutrition professionals?

Maybe that's where we need to start.

Renata Mangrum, MPH, RD.

http://nurturingnotes.blogspot.com

http://infantfeedinghistory.blogspot.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/renatamangrum

> This is the response I received from an ADA representative regarding the ad

> I discussed a few days ago linking HFCS and registered dietitians.

> Thoughts? I feel writing to the HFCS may be the next step.

> --------------------

> Dear ,

>

> Thank you for your e-mail. ADA is aware of the ad run by the Corn Refiners

> Association. While we appreciate the concerns expressed by some of ADA’s

> members regarding what might be perceived as possible involvement by ADA in

> those advertisements, the comments indicate some misconceptions that we

> feel

> obliged to clarify:

>

> · The American Dietetic Association had no involvement with the

> recent Corn Refiners Association advertisements. ADA did not review or

> approve the ad in question, nor any wording in it; nor did ADA have advance

> knowledge of the advertisement.

>

> · Although the credential of “registered dietitian” is the property

> of ADA, our ability to control its usage is limited to instances in which

> individuals improperly claim that they are registered dietitians. ADA is

> not in a position to prohibit the use of the term “registered dietitian” in

> such contexts as that used by the Corn Refiners Association.

>

> · ADA does not, and would not, attempt to assert control over the

> personal views, opinions and statements of its individual members. Every

> RD

> is entitled to his or her opinion regarding positions taken by the American

> Dietetic Association on any and all issues in food and nutrition, and the

> Association supports open dialogue as a means of the healthy exchange of

> views.

>

> · The Association encourages our members to express their opinions,

> even when they do not reflect ADA’s positions.

>

> · Most importantly, the American Dietetic Association is not remiss

> in protecting the integrity of the RD credential or the profession of

> dietetics. Promoting our credential, our members, and our profession are

> an

> essential part of ADA’s purpose and mission.

>

> Regards,

>

> --

> Ortiz, MS RD

> " It's not the minutes spent at the table that put on weight, it's the

> seconds. "

>

March 12, 2009

The best defense is great offense. Get out and spread the word about the current

information that suggests HFCS is a major cause of obesity/type 2 DM. I am

putting together a list of products that contain HFCS and for what reasons -like

why its listed in stove top stuffing, and tons of other products that a majority

of the US population consume.

Many of us may be aware of these products and choose to stay away but that isn't

the majority of the population looking towards us for guidance. Showing and

telling alternatives is one of the greatest ways to reach people to make a

change. Plus, once you arm them with good information opposing the use of :HFCS

and limiting sugar overall, people are more empowered to change.

If anyone has a good list of products that contain HFCS, please send it to me.

Thank you,

Nodvin

HFCS and RDs ad

This is the response I received from an ADA representative regarding the ad

I discussed a few days ago linking HFCS and registered dietitians.

Thoughts? I feel writing to the HFCS may be the next step.

--------------------

Dear ,

Thank you for your e-mail. ADA is aware of the ad run by the Corn Refiners

Association. While we appreciate the concerns expressed by some of ADA’s

members regarding what might be perceived as possible involvement by ADA in

those advertisements, the comments indicate some misconceptions that we feel

obliged to clarify:

· The American Dietetic Association had no involvement with the

recent Corn Refiners Association advertisements. ADA did not review or

approve the ad in question, nor any wording in it; nor did ADA have advance

knowledge of the advertisement.

· Although the credential of “registered dietitian” is the property

of ADA, our ability to control its usage is limited to instances in which

individuals improperly claim that they are registered dietitians. ADA is

not in a position to prohibit the use of the term “registered dietitian” in

such contexts as that used by the Corn Refiners Association.

· ADA does not, and would not, attempt to assert control over the

personal views, opinions and statements of its individual members. Every RD

is entitled to his or her opinion regarding positions taken by the American

Dietetic Association on any and all issues in food and nutrition, and the

Association supports open dialogue as a means of the healthy exchange of

views.

· The Association encourages our members to express their opinions,

even when they do not reflect ADA’s positions.

· Most importantly, the American Dietetic Association is not remiss

in protecting the integrity of the RD credential or the profession of

dietetics. Promoting our credential, our members, and our profession are an

essential part of ADA’s purpose and mission.

Regards,

--

Ortiz, MS RD

" It's not the minutes spent at the table that put on weight, it's the

seconds. "

March 12, 2009