Food industry front groups and conflicts of interest: the case of Americans Against Food Taxes

[...]major food and beverage corporations like Coca-Cola have invested directly in these community groups that serve vulnerable populations. [...]the public should remain cognizant of ways in which the food and beverage industry may attempt to hinder or circumvent government regulation.

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Published in:Public health nutrition 2012-08, Vol.15 (8), p.1331-1332
Main Authors: Yanamadala, Swati, Bragg, Marie A., Roberto, Christina A., Brownell, Kelly D.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Beverage industry
Carbonated Beverages - economics
Conflict of Interest - economics
Conflicts of interest
Corporate sponsorship
Design
Food
Food Industry - economics
Government regulations
Hot Topic – Soft drinks
Humans
Public Health
Tax increases
Taxes
Taxes - economics
Taxes - legislation & jurisprudence
Tobacco
Tobacco industry
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Summary:[...]major food and beverage corporations like Coca-Cola have invested directly in these community groups that serve vulnerable populations. [...]the public should remain cognizant of ways in which the food and beverage industry may attempt to hinder or circumvent government regulation.
ISSN:1368-9800
1475-2727
DOI:10.1017/S1368980012003187