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Fighting sugar, protecting patients: ADA advocacy in action 

How the ADA's multi-year engagement and task force shaped national nutrition guidance.

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    New Dietary Guidelines limit added sugars to 10% of daily calories.

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    The ADA advocated for stronger guidelines on sugar.

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    A task force was formed to assess sugar's impact on health.

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    The ADA's advocacy aligns oral health with overall health issues.

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    Collaboration across health professions is essential for effective policy influence.

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    The guidelines discourage sugar-sweetened beverages for better health.

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Fighting sugar, protecting patients: ADA advocacy in action 

  • by Olivia Anderson

  • April 8, 2026

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