FDA Announces Qualified Health Claim for Yogurt and Reduced Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Following a decision by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), yogurt manufacturers in the United States will now be allowed to state on their labels that yogurt may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes.  Listen in this week as Dee discusses which type of yogurt qualifies, and why eating yogurt may help with blood sugar control.Reference: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2024, March 1) FDA announces health claim for yogurt and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. https://www.fda.gov/food/cfsan-constituent-updates/fda-announces-qualified-health-claim-yogurt-and-reduced-risk-type-2-diabetes