Overview

• The FDA now allows yogurt companies to claim their products may reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes, based on 'some credible evidence'.
• This decision follows a petition by Danone North America, citing 32 studies supporting the health claim.
• Qualified health claims must include disclaimers to prevent misleading consumers, emphasizing the evidence is limited.
• Experts express concerns over the potential misuse of the claim on yogurts with high added sugar content.
• The claim is based on consuming two cups or three servings of yogurt per week, without restrictions on fat or sugar content.