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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132: The Future of Food: Science, Policy & Values – Jack Bobo
131: The Incredible Egg: Cognition, Nutrition & Culinary Hero – Dr. Mickey Rubin
130: Food Bullying – Michele Payn
129: Strength In Action: Food & Fitness – Amee Livingston and Lance Pekus
128: The Science of Strength - Dr. Mike Roussell
127: Popular Diets 101: Keto, Atkins & Paleo - Dr. Taylor Wallace
126: Modern Farming, Skepticism & Storytelling – Janice Person
125: Prediabetes: Risks, Reversal & Lifestyle Reset – Jill Weisenberger
124: Probiotics, Gut Health & Infants – Dr. Anthony Thomas
123: Have A Plant™- The Roots of Healthy Eating - Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak
122: The Power of Prunes: Bone & Digestive Health – Dr. Shirin Hooshmand
121: From Stigma to Self-Compassion: Mindset Matters – Dr. Gary Foster
120: Refined Grains & Diabetes – Guilt by Association? – Dr. Glenn Gaesser
119: Food, Pseudoscience & Science Moms – Kavin Senapathy
118: Culture, Food & Faith – Zach Cordell
117: Snacking: Trends, Threats & Opportunities – Dr. Shelley Balanko
116: DNA & Your Weight – Courtney McCormick
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115: Is Your Diet ‘Good Enough’? – Monica Reinagel
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