27 Oct 2022 --- An investigative study published in the Journal of Public Health and Nutrition is revealing that the US Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) acquired stocks in the same junk food and soft drink giants from which it receives funding. The researchers argue that this apparent conflict of interest clashes with AND’s mission to improve global health and act as a pro-industry voice in policy venues, but the trade association has labeled the report “inaccurate and misleading.” The report claims to have evidenced that AND invested in stocks in large food corporations such as Nestlé and PepsiCo while also receiving donations from those same organizations. The study analyzed internal AND documents from 2009-2020, including internal emails, financial records and tax returns, which were obtained by investigative group U.S. Right to Know through a Freedom of Information Act request.
