The health of Americans is at the heart of our mission, and while we continue to work on policy action to support a more inclusive, healthy federal food policy, we will be doing our part
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Low-Carb Action Network (L-CAN) today expressed extreme concern and disappointment at the blatant disregard for science at last week’s final meeting of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, which failed to report findings on
After years of advocacy by Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, WVU Medicine Jefferson Medical Center removes all sugary drinks from its vending machines and cafeteria, proving that hospitals can be beacons of health.
L-CAN Steering Committee member Dr. Mark Cucuzella talks about the benefits of a low-carb diet for people with diabetes in a radio interview with iHeart Radio that aired on Virginia Focus and Tennessee Matters.
On January 24th, seven members of the Low-Carb Action Network (L-CAN) made oral comments at the fourth meeting of the advisory committee for the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), the nations’ most influential nutrition
Written by Doug Reynolds, LowCarbUSA CEO
This year, as they do every five years, federal officials will publish a new version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These periodic updates to federal nutrition guidelines influence everything
There were over 350 public comments submitted to the USDA on low-carbohydrate diets – at least 85% of the total submissions during a two-week allowed for public comment on the scientific protocols. USDA officials introduced
Written by a member of the L-CAN Steering Committee, Dr. Charles Cavo
Americans have long tried to lose weight by avoiding fatty foods like whole milk and red meat. But a large body of new research