Sound Bites A Nutrition Podcast
Health & Fitness:Nutrition
History, Consumption & Dietary Guidance on Sugar, Sugars and Added Sugars
“Despite claims and concerns that we are eating more sugar than ever before, consumption of added sugars is actually on a 30% decline in the last 20 years. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting added sugars to less than 10% of calories per day, and we’re at 12.9% right now. Back in 1910 we were at 11% - probably because of all the various functions that sugar has in food beyond sweetness.” – Courtney Gaine, PhD
There are many common myths and misunderstandings about sugar such as: sugar causes hyperactivity and diabetes, reducing sugar in foods always reduces the caloric content, and Americans consume more added sugars now than ever before. But there are many other narratives about sugar and added sugars that are taken at face value or taken out of context that warrant a closer look.
Tune in to this episode with guest Dr. Courtney Gaine to learn about:
Full shownotes and resources at: https://soundbitesrd.com/207
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270: Cartoons, Stories & Adventure: Helping Kids Try New & Healthy Foods - David Grotto
269: Plant-based Performance Nutrition: Benefits, Challenges & Key Nutrients – Cynthia Sass
268: Nutrition Insights Inform How to Help People Improve Health – Kris Sollid
267: Headlines in Perspective: How to Better Translate Nutrition Research – Karen Collins
266: Injectable Weight Loss Medications: Can They Help Keep the Weight Off? – Dr. Jim Hill
265: Space Bites: Reflections of a NASA Food Scientist – Vickie Kloeris
264: Key Ingredients for Success: How to Develop, Write, Test & Modify Recipes – Raeanne Sarazen
263: The “Smart” Mediterranean Diet: Protect Your Mind & Boost Your Mood – Serena Ball & Deanna Segrave-Daly
262: Mind Your Gut: Manage IBS with Food, Mood & Lifestyle – Dr. Megan Riehl and Kate Scarlata
261: Ultra Processed Foods & Dietary Guidance: Where is the Research to Date? – Dr. Joanne Slavin
260: Plant Based Diets: New Research on Benefits & Ideas for Simple Swaps – Dr. Wendy Bazilian
259: Nutrition Claims & Culinary Versatility: Quaker Oats from Mill to Table – Steven Dominguez & Danielle Dalheim
258: How Agricultural Practices Influence Nutrition: Quaker Oats from Field to Mill – Dr. Di Wu & Dr. Kristin Stewart
257: A Look at Gen Z: Their Relationship with Food and the Dietitian of Tomorrow – Jaime Schwartz Cohen & Michele Murray
256: Weight-Inclusive Fertility Care: What Does the Research Show? – Rachelle Mallik
255: Avoid the Hype: Employ Critical Thinking About Food & Farming – Michelle Miller aka Farm Babe
254: The Truth About the Mediterranean Diet: Debunking Common Misconceptions – Pam Fullenweider
253: Intermittent Fasting & Time Restricted Eating: Research and Applications – Dr. Krista Varady
252: Living with T1D for Over 65 Years: A Personal Story – Jeanine Crouse
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