US food manufacturer can say that eating yogurt reduces risk of type 2 diabetes, says FDA

The US Food and Drug Administration has said that it will not object if the yogurt maker Danone North America claims that regularly eating yogurt reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes.

The decision means that Danone can say, “Eating yogurt regularly, at least 2 cups (3 servings) per week, may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. FDA has concluded that there is limited information supporting this claim” or, “Eating yogurt regularly, at least 2 cups (3 servings) per week, may reduce the risk of …