A coalition of 18 food organizations, including the Grocery Manufacturers Association and the American Bakers Association, has formed the “Back to Balance Coalition,” which aims to promote balanced, practical and achievable dietary guidance. The coalition on Dec. 9 also released results from an October 2014 survey of 300 registered dietitians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants…”Historically, we’ve seen shifts in dietary recommendations that have led to conflicting messages and confusion,” said Carol Byrd-Bredbenner, Ph.D., R.N., a professor of nutrition at Rutgers University. “These recommendations often have little to do with what Americans really eat, nor do they consider what working families could achieve given today’s time and economic pressures.”