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1
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2015 DGA recommendation

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Added sugars should be less than 10% of total calorie intake

2
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Health effects according to DGA?

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3
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Sugar alcohols

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Sugar alcohols come from plant products such as fruits and berries. The carbohydrate in these plant products is altered through a chemical process.

4
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Types of artificial sweeteners?

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Saccharin
Aspartame
Acesulfame-K
Sucralose
Neotame
5
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Types of Sugar Alcohols

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Sorbitol
Xylitol
Glycerol
Polydextrose

6
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What kind of artificial sweetener is deadly for some people?

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Acesulfame-K

7
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What started the debate about if there is a unique relationship between HFCS and obesity?

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Commentary written in AJCN showing a correlation between HFCS and obesity
Differences in the digestion, absorption and metabolism of fructose compared to glucose

8
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What were the issues with studies looking at an isolated dose of fructose?

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Studies misused looking at isolated doses of fructose and glucose

9
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What were some flaws in the argument associated with HFCS and obesity?

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  • Obesity has remained the same or increased
  • As HFCS increased, sucrose consumption decreased
  • Total sugar use has increased since the 70s
10
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What was the position of the AMA in the reading?

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that there is No difference between HFCS and sucrose in their likelihood of causing obesity