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The panel included experts in mental health, epidemiology, and anesthesiology—but no dietitians or nutritionists.
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The scientific panel for the alcohol report included experts in mental health, epidemiology, and anesthesiology, but no dietitians or nutritionists.
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- Eric Boehm
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{ "organization": "Scientific panel", "expertise_excluded": [ "dietitians", "nutritionists" ], "expertise_included": [ "mental health", "epidemiology", "anesthesiology" ] } - Subject Tags
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- October 2, 2026 at 5:02 AM (1 week ago)
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- October 2, 2026 at 5:02 AM (1 week ago)
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https://reason.com/2026/10/01/federal-contractors-responsible-for-biased-alcohol-study-should-be-punished-oversight-committee-says
The House Oversight Committee is calling for disciplinary action against federal contractors involved in a 'biased' alcohol study. Rep. James Comer alleges the contractors violated their agreement by releasing a flawed report intended to influence dietary guidelines.
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