US food manufacturer can say that eating yogurt reduces risk of type 2 diabetes, says FDA

The US Food and Drug Administration has said that it will not object if the yogurt maker Danone North America claims that regularly eating yogurt reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes.The decision means that Danone can say, “Eating yogurt regularly, at least 2 cups (3 servings) per week, may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. FDA has concluded that there is limited information supporting this claim” or, “Eating yogurt regularly, at least 2 cups (3 servings) per week, may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes according to limited scientific evidence.”Danone’s vice president, Miguel Freitas, said, “We know that a growing body of research suggests regular yogurt consumption could reduce your risk of developing one of the most significant and rapidly rising health ailments in the United States.”1Technically, the FDA did not approve the yogurt claims, but it said in a 51 page letter that it would not…
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