"Distrust nutrition programs funded by food corporations Stevenson exposes a structural conflict of interest in academic nutrition. He explained that "many nutrition programs in colleges are funded by food corporations like General Mills, creating a vested interest to promote high-glycemic foods that chronically elevate blood sugar and keep insulin storing fat." When the funding source profits from the disease, the research and curriculum cannot be taken at face value. Check funding disclosures before acting on any dietary guideline. Source: Shawn Stevenson, The Model Health Show, Sleep Smarter: 5 Keys to Better Sleep"