In a statement released Friday, the agency said it will not object to "qualified health claims" that say there is some evidence that eating at least 2 cups of yogurt a week may lower the chances of developing the bloodAccording to the agency, a qualified health claim is supported by scientific evidence but it doesn't meet the more rigorous “significant scientific agreement” standard required for an authorized health claim.
Some of the qualified health claims that the FDA has allowed in the past include that consuming some types of cocoa may reduce In the case of yogurt, the saga began in 2018 when Danone North America, whose yogurt brands include Dannon, Activa and Horizon Organics, petitioned the FDA for approval to make the health claim.
In its petition, the company pointed to studies that observed participants over time and found a link between eating yogurt and lower markers of. The FDA agreed there “is some credible evidence” of benefit from eating yogurt as a whole food, but not because of any particular nutrient in the product.that qualified health claims are “ridiculous on their face.”
“Translation: If you want to believe this, go ahead, but it's not on the basis of evidence,” she added.Learn about type 2 diabetes warning signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Read how diet and exercise can help manage type 2 diabetes.