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New health claims proposed for calcium and osteoporosis.(Updates)(Brief article)
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FDA Consumer
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March 1, 2007
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The FDA is proposing to allow new claims on foods and dietary supplements containing calcium and Vitamin D to show their potential to reduce the risk of osteoporosis. This action is part of the FDA's continued commitment to help consumers make informed and healthy food choices, and responds to a health claim petition submitted by the Beverage Institute For Health & Wellness for The Coca-Cola Co.
The proposed rule would amend one of the first health claims authorized in 1993 through the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 for the relationship ...