The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) said yesterday that the federal government should begin regulating the meaning of "low-carb," agreeing with the recommendation made last week by the Grocery Manufacturers of America (GMA).
CSPI said that the FDA should regulate implied low-carb claims and ban the use of the term "net carbs" in marketing. It also wants companies to post the phrase "not a low-calorie food" next to carb claims.
Manufacturers get "net carbs" or "impact carbs" by subtracting fiber, sugar alcohols, and other carbs that have "minimal impact on blood sugar," CSPI said.
CSPI said that the FDA should regulate implied low-carb claims and ban the use of the term "net carbs" in marketing. It also wants companies to post the phrase "not a low-calorie food" next to carb claims.
Manufacturers get "net carbs" or "impact carbs" by subtracting fiber, sugar alcohols, and other carbs that have "minimal impact on blood sugar," CSPI said.
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