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  1. Research shows waiting to give in to a craving can help you eat less. Make sure you're really hungry and not just bored before you snack!
  2. When fed misinformation and hyped headlines, consumers get a raw deal FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2012 WASHING... ar.gy/1BSy
  3. Eating right & exercising win again says @WomensHealthMag. Research shows weight loss supplements no better than placebos in dropping lbs.
  4. “This is an important victory as it upholds the principle of ‘truth in labeling’ for consumers.”Nat'l Consumers League ar.gy/1D3c
  5. “This is an important victory as it upholds the principle of ‘truth in labeling’ for consumers.”Nat'l Consumers League ar.gy/1D3b
  6. By the way- not easy to quote the FDA in 140 characters or less... #TooTechnicalForTwitter. And we mean that in a good way @US_FDA.
  7. "[Using]...'sugar' to describe HFCS...a syrup, would not accurately...describe the basic nature of the food." @US_FDA ar.gy/1D1M
  8. We've gotten lots of Q's about this. For the Sugar Association's official statement on FDA's ruling to rename HFCS: ar.gy/1CwZ
  9. Happy Nat'l Macaron Day! In the mood for your own Parisien pastry? You can order @macaroncafenyc. Go ahead, celebrate! ar.gy/0ldV
  10. @ChrisClaytonDTN You can find the full letter here: ar.gy/1ClD
  11. @JoeNBC @morningmika FDA- there is a difference between sugar & HFCS: ar.gy/1ClC. Important since most bevs made w HFCS NOT sugar
  12. @JoeNBC We know how much you hate arguing with @morningmika, but you might be interested in this piece: ar.gy/1Cl9
  13. Check out the latest addition to the Sugar Association website! ar.gy/1Cjy
  14. HBO's The Weight of the Nation offers viewers a chance to visit with a wide variety of Americans affected by the gr... ar.gy/0.ph
  15. HBO's The Weight of the Nation offers viewers a chance to visit with a wide variety of Americans affected by the gr... ar.gy/0.pg
  16. Enough Is Enough. There's Only One Sugar, And It's Not High-Fructose Corn Syrup. ar.gy/1BUD
  17. Enough Is Enough. There's Only One Sugar, And It's Not High-Fructose Corn Syrup. ar.gy/1BUC
  18. Check out the latest addition to the Sugar Association website! ar.gy/1BSw
  19. Meanwhile, sugar triggers a mechanism that keeps energy consumption fairly constant (keeping you satisfied). ar.gy/17cy
  20. Interesting read about artificial sweeteners' correlation with increased hunger & total energy intake @HuffingtonPost ar.gy/17cu