Concern over nutrition research bias.

Australian Doctor,  January, 2007  

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By Rebecca Jenkins

CONCERNS about the influence of industry sponsorship of clinical trials should extend beyond the pharma industry to include nutrition research sponsored by food and beverage firms, a literature review suggests.

In an analysis of 206 articles about non-alcoholic beverages, including milk, soft drinks and juices, researchers found studies entirely funded by industry were 4-8 times more likely to have a favourable outcome than those without industry support.

The study -- the first systematic review of bias in nutrition-related articles -- also found that of ...

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