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
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
114: Decreasing the Cultural Distance in Diabetes – Constance Brown-Riggs
113: The Art & Science of MSG & Umami – Chef Chris Koetke & Dr. Tia Rains
112: MSG & Umami: Heritage, Health & Headaches? – Mary Lee Chin
111: The Untold History of MSG & Umami – Sarah Lohman
110: The Sweet Life: Diabetes, Sweeteners & Culinary Applications – Amy Myrdal Miller
109: What Truly Matters: A Closer Look at 10 Health Behaviors – Dr. Vineet Nair
108: Critical Thinking & Behavior Change - Dr. Jason Riis
107: Industry Funding, Sci Comm & Dr. Oz - Dr. Taylor Wallace
106: Meal Planning & Prep - Toby Amidor & Jessica Levinson
105: Alcohol & Your Health - Ginger Hultin
104: Cow Gas, Upcycling & Beef Sustainability - Dr. Sara Place
103: Talking Trash (Food Waste) – Dr. Joan Salge Blake
102: Stevia, Umami & The Cowboy Ninja – Dr. Keith Ayoob
101: Seafood & Sustainable Aquaculture – Egil Sundheim
100: Communicating Science in a Modern Media Environment – Dietram Scheufele
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