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
246: Putting Flavor at the Heart of Heart Healthy Cooking – Amy Myrdal Miller
245: Blood Pressure, Behavior Change & New Technology – Dr. Jay Shah & Angel Planells
244: New Research on Brain Health: Glutathione & the Dairy Matrix – Dr. Chris Cifelli
243: Mis- and Disinformation in Nutrition: Science, Ethics & Critical Thinking – Dr. Cami Ryan & Connie Diekman
242: Three Key Nutrients for Blood Sugar Balance – Mary Ellen Phipps
241: Reconsidering “Healthy” Eating: Embracing Cultural Foods & Flavors – Maya Feller
240: Obesity Research: Rigor, Reproducibility & Truthful Communication – Dr. David Allison
239: How Flexitarianism Can Reduce Food Waste & Save Money – Rosanne Rust, Dawn Jackson Blatner & Amanda Blechman
238: How Flexitarianism Supports a Healthy Relationship with Food – Chelsey Amer, Dawn Jackson Blatner & Amanda Blechman
237: The How & Why of Flexitarian Eating – Dawn Jackson Blatner & Amanda Blechman
236: Menopause, Muscle & Mindset – Jenna Braddock
235: Teen Eating Behaviors: From Adolescence to Independence – Jill Castle
234: Plant-Based Cooking, Fermentation & A Plateful of Nourishment – Terry Walters
233: Fueling for Healthy Weight Gain & Performance – Nancy Clark
232: Lean Pork: Nutritious, Accessible & Culturally Relevant – Kara Behlke-Ungerman
231: Carbohydrate Food Scores & Culturally Diverse Diets – Dr. Adam Drewnowski & Dr. Judy Rodriguez
230: The Psychology of Fitness: Shame vs. Enough-ness - JC Lippold
229: Current Research & Recommendations: Clearing Up the Confusion About Eggs & Cholesterol – Dr. Mickey Rubin
228: The Role of Food Science & Technology in Sustainable, Healthy Diets – Anna Rosales
Bonus Episode: News & Updates for 2023
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