Two phrases come to mind:

Regulatory Capture - is a corruption of authority that occurs when a political entity, policymaker, or regulatory agency is co-opted to serve the commercial, ideological, or political interests of a minor constituency, such as a particular geographic area, industry, profession, or ideological group

Controlled Opposition - “The best way to control the opposition is to lead it ourselves.” Vladimir Lenin. So they now own the low carb idea and it is 45% carbs. Similar to that study a while back that had it at 40% and concluded it did not work.