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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224: Digestive Health: Dairy, Fiber & Mindfulness – Dr. Robert Murray & Amanda Sauceda
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218: Omega-6 PUFAs, Inflammation & NAFLD – Dr. Martha Belury
217: Rising Food Costs & Supermarket Solutions – Krystal Register
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211: Scientific Justice – Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath
210: Picky Eating & Responsive Feeding – Dr. Elizabeth Zmuda
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