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Understanding Sugars: Types, Health Effects, and Reducing Intake

Dive into the world of sugars! Discover what sugars are, their different forms, and how they impact your health. Learn about various sugar substitutes approved by the FDA, like sucralose and aspartame, and why they might be a better choice. Understand the health concerns linked to sugar consumption, such as obesity and diabetes, and practical strategies to reduce your sugar intake, including adjusting recipes and choosing natural sweet alternatives like fruits. Plus, stay engaged with a pop quiz to test your knowledge!

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Understanding Sugars: Types, Health Effects, and Reducing Intake

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  1. Learning Goals for Today! Learn general information about sugars Learn about different sugar substitutes Learn how to decrease sugar intake • There may be a pop quiz!

  2. What Are Sugars? • Sugars are… • Known as carbohydrate with a sweet taste • A quick and easy fuel for the body to use • Forms of Sugars: • White sugar Brown sugar • Honey Corn syrup • Molasses Maple syrup

  3. Sugars • Sugar provides or acts as the following: • Flavor and volume • Texture • Tenderness and browning in baked goods • A preservative in jams, jellies and pickles • Food for yeast • Sugar occurs naturally in: • Breads Cereals • Fruits Grains • Milk Vegetables

  4. Sugar & Health Factors • Sugars have been blamed for the following: • Obesity • Diabetes • Heart Disease • Hyperactivity in children Scientific studies do not show a direct link between sugars and these conditions, except tooth decay Weight gain is one result from eating foods with added sugar

  5. What About Sugar Substitutes? FDA has approved four non-caloric sweeteners: Acesulfame-K Aspartame (A-see-sull-fame-K) (As-par-tame) Saccharin (Sac-a-reen) Commercially prepared baked goods The vending machines are full of them! Sucralose (Suk-rah-lose) Also known as SPLENDA No calorie sweetener

  6. Zero Calorie Sweeteners Acesulfame-K 200x’s sweeter than sugar Stable and does not break down in cooking Common brand name is Sunette Aspartame 180x’s sweeter than sugar Two amino acids: Phenylalanine and Aspartic Acid Excellent sweetener (no aftertaste) Common band names are Nutra-Sweet and Equal

  7. Saccharin 300x’s sweeter than sugar Very stable in foods (has a bitter aftertaste) Common brand name is Sweet & Low Sucralose 600x’s sweeter than sugar Extremely stable and does not break down in cooking Common brand name is Splenda

  8. How Can I Reduce My Sugar Intake?

  9. Try new recipes or adjust old ones by using one-third less • To add flavor, use more vanilla or spice Eat baked sweets and candies less frequently/or in smaller portions Satisfy your longing for something sweet with fruits for snacks and desserts • Read Nutrition Facts Label

  10. Decrease or eliminate sugar when canning or freezing Buy unsweetened frozen fruit or fruit canned in its own juice or water • Avoid excessive snacking Non-sugar sweeteners can be used in moderation

  11. Sugar Shock!

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