Omega-3 claims
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
"Immediate action" to allow nutrient claims for fatty acids "will have significance far beyond the realm of heart disease prevention," the American Institute for Cancer Research maintains in comments to FDA. Claims could encourage consumers to select foods with protective effects, rather than "over-consuming omega-6 fatty acids," which are thought to induce cancer if consumed in excess, AICR says. Separately, Shape Up America! suggests "this action alone could be an important step in reducing the risk for cardiovascular disease, one of the leading co-morbid conditions for obesity"...