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PRINCIPLES REGARDING THE FOOD INDUSTRY

The American Medical Student Association:

1.             In dealing with companies from the food industry

a.             REQUIRES that all money be used with the understanding that this is not direct product promotion or endorsement. (1990)

b.             There is no right of approval or censorship given to the donor. (1990)

c.             All nutritional information should not conflict with the U.S. Dietary Guidelines. (1990)

2.             ENCOURAGES that the food provided at AMSA events at the national, regional and chapter level abides by the following guidelines as best as possible given budgetary constraints: (2005)

a.             EMPHASIZES healthy eating choices by offering foods that meet the nutritional standards as outlined in the Principles Regarding Food and Nutrition, which includes but is not limited to: (2005)

1.             Providing fresh fruits and vegetables; (2005)

2.             Increasing the amount of healthy carbohydrates; (2005)

3.             Decreasing the amount of foods with saturated and trans-fats; (2005)

4.             Avoiding beverages with added sugar. (2005)

b.             REFLECTS the dietary customs of the persons in attendance by offering vegetarian, vegan, Halal, Kosher and other specialized diets, as determined by request or reasonable expectation of the persons at the event. (2005)