• About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • DMCA
  • Sitemap
  • Write For Us
Saturday, March 6, 2021
Daily illinois - USA | News, Sports & Updates Web Magazine
  • Covid-19
  • News
    • All
    • Education
    • Politics
    • Sports
    • World
    Democrats reach deal on unemployment aid, allowing $1.9 trillion relief bill to go forward

    Democrats reach deal on unemployment aid, allowing $1.9 trillion relief bill to go forward

    Bundesliga's all-time best and worst kits: Bayern, Dortmund on both lists

    Bundesliga’s all-time best and worst kits: Bayern, Dortmund on both lists

    011-cnet-finance-mortgage-signage

    Current mortgage interest rates on March 5, 2021: Rates tick up

    DePaul, University of Illinois-Chicago among universities restoring in-person learning this fall (LIVE UPDATES)

    DePaul, University of Illinois-Chicago among universities restoring in-person learning this fall (LIVE UPDATES)

    US adds a strong 379,000 jobs in hopeful sign for economy

    US adds a strong 379,000 jobs in hopeful sign for economy

    California school reopening plan gets final OK, though some lawmakers wanted more

    California school reopening plan gets final OK, though some lawmakers wanted more

    With Claire Williams gone, what next for women in Formula One?

    With Claire Williams gone, what next for women in Formula One?

    Up to 96 Percent of COVID Patients Have This Lasting Complication, Study Says

    Up to 96 Percent of COVID Patients Have This Lasting Complication, Study Says

    Scott Morrison holds a vial of AstraZeneca vaccine (file image)

    AstraZeneca vaccines ready for rollout as Australia fast-tracks modified jabs

    Andrew Cuomo's actions show failure to exercise 'the necessary self-control', Democrat lawmaker says

    Andrew Cuomo’s actions show failure to exercise ‘the necessary self-control’, Democrat lawmaker says

  • Science & Tech
    • All
    • Mobile
    Jay Blahnik offers rare look behind the scenes of the Apple Fitness+ studios - 9to5Mac

    Jay Blahnik offers rare look behind the scenes of the Apple Fitness+ studios – 9to5Mac

    Google is policing itself on privacy because it knows it has to | Engadget

    Google is policing itself on privacy because it knows it has to | Engadget

    Reddit Rolls Out Green Indicator Dots to Notify People When You're Online

    Reddit Rolls Out Green Indicator Dots to Notify People When You’re Online

    Best Cheap Wireless Keyboard Deals for March 2021 | Digital Trends

    Best Cheap Wireless Keyboard Deals for March 2021 | Digital Trends

    6 steps to build a data-driven company, according to experts

    6 steps to build a data-driven company, according to experts

    Xiaomi Mi 11 back against floor

    Xiaomi, not Samsung or Apple, is taking advantage of Huawei’s woes in Europe

    'DarkModeBuddy' is a new Mac app for automating Dark Mode switching based on ambient light - 9to5Mac

    ‘DarkModeBuddy’ is a new Mac app for automating Dark Mode switching based on ambient light – 9to5Mac

    A powerline tower in a grassy field.

    Hackers tied to Russia’s GRU targeted the US grid for years

    Microsoft’s Xbox Game Streaming app for Windows includes touch controls, gyro, and more

    Microsoft’s Xbox Game Streaming app for Windows includes touch controls, gyro, and more

    FDA advisors endorse Janssen's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine

    FDA advisors endorse Janssen’s single-shot COVID-19 vaccine

  • Entertainment
    • All
    • Gaming
    • Movie
    • Music
    An "emotional" moment at an NSC meeting shows why withdrawing from Afghanistan is so hard

    An “emotional” moment at an NSC meeting shows why withdrawing from Afghanistan is so hard

    What’s playing at the drive-in: 'Raya and the Last Dragon,' 'Coming 2 America' and more

    What’s playing at the drive-in: ‘Raya and the Last Dragon,’ ‘Coming 2 America’ and more

    Rickey Meredith presents his 70s Solo Acoustic Show at the Slauterhouse Brewing Company in Auburn this Sunday afternoon.

    March is on

    Elizabeth Olsen and Kathryn Hahn in Disney+'s 'WandaVision' (Courtesy of Marvel Studios).

    With ‘WandaVision’ and ‘The Mandalorian,’ Disney+ has found its magic spell

    Review: Messy but moving, 'Boogie' puts an Asian American basketball player front and center

    Review: Messy but moving, ‘Boogie’ puts an Asian American basketball player front and center

    Dua Lipa is pop's new superstar. She's also a bit of a mystery

    Dua Lipa is pop’s new superstar. She’s also a bit of a mystery

    Cars lined up in late February at a mass vaccination site at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

    A Welcome Logistical Challenge for States as More Vaccine Arrives

    Texas, Mississippi end mask mandates; Senate taking up stimulus bill, $1,400 checks: Live COVID-19 updates

    Texas, Mississippi end mask mandates; Senate taking up stimulus bill, $1,400 checks: Live COVID-19 updates

    How Did Every Buzzy Film Become ‘The Movie We Need Right

    How Did Every Buzzy Film Become ‘The Movie We Need Right Now’?

    David Crosby on dinner with Joni, Phoebe Bridgers and the 50th anniversary of his haunted solo debut

    David Crosby on dinner with Joni, Phoebe Bridgers and the 50th anniversary of his haunted solo debut

  • Lifestyle
    • All
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Travel
    How Bethany Yellowtail elevates Native artists — and women — through fashion

    How Bethany Yellowtail elevates Native artists — and women — through fashion

    Iconic meetings of celebrities with presidents and royalty

    Iconic meetings of celebrities with presidents and royalty

    Why You Shouldn't Travel Abroad Anytime Soon, Even If It Seems OK

    Why You Shouldn’t Travel Abroad Anytime Soon, Even If It Seems OK

    10 Hair Care Products That Tackle Way More Than Tangles

    10 Hair Care Products That Tackle Way More Than Tangles

    Investment in Agrifoodtech Grew Significantly in 2020 - Food Industry Executive

    Investment in Agrifoodtech Grew Significantly in 2020 – Food Industry Executive

    The beer brand is celebrating the launch of its new Pineapple Lemonade Naturdays beer with the daydream-worthy prize.

    Natural Light offering spring break trip to Florida island: ‘Vacation of a lifetime’

    Apollo Global confident in return of business conventions as it strikes deal with Las Vegas Sands

    Apollo Global confident in return of business conventions as it strikes deal with Las Vegas Sands

    product image

    Glossier’s Iconic Pink Pouch Got an Upgrade

    Beverage consumers increasingly health-conscious says research

    Appreciation: How Fred Segal’s retail vision forever changed L.A.

    Appreciation: How Fred Segal’s retail vision forever changed L.A.

30 °f
Chicago
34 ° Sun
47 ° Mon
50 ° Tue
53 ° Wed
No Result
View All Result
Daily illinois - USA | News, Sports & Updates Web Magazine
No Result
View All Result
Home Lifestyle Food

Study: Food industry funding can influence research

by Staff Writer
December 19, 2020
in Food
Reading Time: 3min read
0
Study: Food industry funding can influence research
491
SHARES
1.4k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter


Dive Brief:

  • About 13% of research articles published in the top 10 most-cited nutrition journals in 2018 were backed by the food industry. And of those articles with food industry involvement, about 56% reported findings that were favorable to industry interests, according to a paper published in Plos One. Only about 10% of articles without food industry involvement reported findings favorable to business interests.  
  • The Journal of Nutrition had the highest number of incidences of industry involvement at 28%, while Pediatric Obesity had the lowest at 3.8%.
  • These findings are not the first time that industry involvement has been linked to favorable study results, but this most recent paper noted that “no study has comprehensively examined the extent and nature of food industry involvement in peer-reviewed research.” Although researchers noted that more exploration is required, the finding raised questions about the transparency of industry involvement in scientific analysis and the health profiles of mass-produced foods.

Dive Insight:

Separation of science and business interests is one of the key pillars that keeps independent research independent. However, as noted by Gary Sacks, the Plos One study’s lead author and a public health scientist at Deakin University in Australia, not only is food industry involvement in research fairly common, but it is also not always evident. The study observed that the provision of funding and the involvement of food company employees as part of research teams are two ways that the food industry participates in scientific research.

Related posts

Investment in Agrifoodtech Grew Significantly in 2020 - Food Industry Executive

Investment in Agrifoodtech Grew Significantly in 2020 – Food Industry Executive

March 5, 2021

Beverage consumers increasingly health-conscious says research

March 4, 2021

Moreover, not all segments of the food industry participate equally. Manufacturers of processed food were the most involved in published research, with 39% of the articles with industry involvement having links to these companies. Because most of the studies with industry links either concluded that a food product had health benefits or undermined evidence that a product was harmful, this study gives credence to concerns that there is a conflict of interest with the food industry’s participation, particularly since processed food is generally agreed to be less healthy than more natural alternatives.

By establishing relationships with nutrition researchers, the food industry has the ability to increase its credibility, reduce criticism and encourage scientists to increasingly depend on its help, according to the study.

There are also potential long-term public health ramifications of journals publishing findings that support industry interests. In an interview with Scientific American, Teresa Davis, editor-in-chief of The Journal of Nutrition, said her journal considers the science presented rather than the funding source when accepting an article for publication. The Plos One paper noted that The Journal of Nutrition “is published by the American Society of Nutrition (ASN), which has formal partnerships with multiple food companies.”

“I think it’s not appropriate for us to discriminate based on the institution the manuscript is submitted from, or the funding source, or the country,” Davis said.

However, money talks and the relationship of food companies and public health is called into question with some regularity. From 2011 to 2015, Coca-Cola tried to influence the World Health Organization to push exercise instead of diet to solve obesity. Then last year, a study by the University of Cambridge found evidence that the soda giant had signed agreements with five public universities to give it the ability to review and “terminate without reason” or “quash” health studies it funded. In 2018, another study found scientific research sponsored by Coca-Cola and Mars “appeared to skew the evidence” toward industry-favored solutions.

In part, this tightening relationship between companies and scientists has to do with finances. As government research funding continues to tighten, researchers from around the world increasingly turn to industry to fill in the gaps, according to Scientific American. That has led researchers to look for ways to manage these potential conflicts of interest.

The court of public opinion may also serve as a potential deterrent from companies becoming too heavy-handed in their involvement. Consumers value transparency and are willing to switch brands to support honest and open corporations. So it may behoove companies going forward to disclose their participation in research. After all, not all research participation is objectionable. The Plos One paper pointed out that in some cases, corporations are involved in nutrition-related research simply to develop new knowledge, assist in research translation and contribute expertise and resources.



Source by www.fooddive.com

Share196Tweet123Share49
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Van Morrison teams with Eric Clapton for anti-lockdown song

Van Morrison teams with Eric Clapton for anti-lockdown song

December 19, 2020
Sen. Rand Paul's ‘Festivus Report’ claims $54B in tax dollars was 'totally wasted'

Sen. Rand Paul’s ‘Festivus Report’ claims $54B in tax dollars was ‘totally wasted’

December 23, 2020
'Zombie' greenhouse gas lurks in permafrost beneath the Arctic Ocean

‘Zombie’ greenhouse gas lurks in permafrost beneath the Arctic Ocean

December 24, 2020
Teens’ mental health claims double amid pandemic: Experts weigh in

Teens’ mental health claims double amid pandemic: Experts weigh in

0
Fact check: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced he would defer his annual raise

Fact check: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced he would defer his annual raise

0
Swedish government sidelines epidemiologist who steered country's no lockdown experiment as deaths rise

Swedish government sidelines epidemiologist who steered country’s no lockdown experiment as deaths rise

0
Teens’ mental health claims double amid pandemic: Experts weigh in

Teens’ mental health claims double amid pandemic: Experts weigh in

March 6, 2021
How Bethany Yellowtail elevates Native artists — and women — through fashion

How Bethany Yellowtail elevates Native artists — and women — through fashion

March 6, 2021
Iconic meetings of celebrities with presidents and royalty

Iconic meetings of celebrities with presidents and royalty

March 6, 2021
Daily illinois - USA | News, Sports & Updates Web Magazine

Copyright © 2020 Dailyillinois.com.

Navigate Site

  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • DMCA
  • Sitemap
  • Write For Us

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • About Us Page
  • Contact
  • DMCA Policy
  • Home 1
  • Privacy Policy
  • Submit, Guest Post, Write For Us and Become a Contributor
  • Terms of Use

Copyright © 2020 Dailyillinois.com.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.