It is troubling to see content from an official government social media account that contradicts well-established nutrition science. Vegetable oils play an essential role in a healthy food supply, serving as heart-healthy alternatives to fats higher in saturated fat, with safety and benefits supported by decades of rigorous scientific research. They also provide an affordable, accessible option for families, helping keep nutritious food within reach for millions of Americans. Portraying corporate marketing moves as public health “wins” is misleading and counterproductive, doing little to address obesity or chronic disease. Worse, it fuels consumer confusion, erodes trust in science-based guidance, and unfairly vilifies American-grown, American-made ingredients that are essential to our food system. We’re eager to work with the Administration to promote accurate, science-based nutrition messaging.
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