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
193: A Pediatrician’s Perspective on Food, Nutrition & Farming – Dr. Nicole Keller
192: Nutrition for Ballet Dancers: Challenges & Opportunities – Dr. Nasira Burkholder-Cooley
191: Smart Snacking for Heart Health - Patricia Bannan
190: Interval Weight Loss: Fighting the Biology to Regain Weight – Dr. Nick Fuller
189: Added Sugars & Sugar Substitutes: Weight, Glucose & Gut Health – Dr. John Sievenpiper & Hope Warshaw
188: Are We Eating Too Much Meat? – Dr. Shalene McNeill
187: The Best Foods for Brain Health – Dr. Mickey Rubin and Kitty Broihier
186: Supplements: Sleep, Stress & Immunity – Dr. Susan Hazels Mitmesser
185: Research Update: Peanuts & The Power of Prevention – Dr. Samara Sterling
184: Postbiotics & Immune Health – Dr. Justin Green & Keri Gans
183: The ‘Whole’ Story on ‘Refined’ Grains Research
182: Harnessing the Psychology of Food – Jack Bobo
181: Cultural Humility & Health Literacy – Lorena Drago
180: A Taste of Indian Culture & Vegetarian Cuisine – Vandana Sheth
179: "Make Every Bite Count" for Mom, Infant & Toddler - Erin Palinski-Wade
178: The Science & Culture of Obesity (Part 2) – Dr. Gabriel Smolarz
177: The Science & Culture of Obesity (Part 1) – Noël Theodosiou
176: Exercise, Food & Weight – Nancy Clark
175: Gut Health, Dietary Fiber & Avocados - Marisa Moore
174: Infant Feeding & Food Allergies – Sherry Coleman Collins
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