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A perspective on Sugars & Health

This presentation delves into the role of natural and added sugars in our diet, addressing misconceptions about high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and the impact of sugar on health. It emphasizes the importance of nutrient-dense foods with added sugars, such as flavored dairy products, in meeting nutritional needs.

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A perspective on Sugars & Health

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  1. A perspective on Sugars & Health From the Dairy Council Digest Presented by: Sarah Wojtyna, Dietetic Intern

  2. Natural Sugars • Sugars are present naturally in foods • Fructose in fruits • Lactose in milk • Foods and beverages with naturally occurring sugars tend to be more nutrient dense

  3. Added Sugars • Added sugars like sucrose (table sugar) and high fructose corn syrup are digested and metabolized the same • Foods and beverages with added sugars provide calories but few or no nutrients • Soft drinks • Fruit drinks • Candy

  4. What’s the hype about HFCS?(High Fructose Corn Syrup) • Growing conception that foods with added sugars should be avoided whether nutrient dense or not. • HFCS is confused with pure fructose • HFCS is similar in composition and metabolism to sucrose. Sucrose= 50% glucose + 50% fructose HFCS 55= 45% glucose + 55% fructose HFCS 42= 58% glucose + 42% fructose

  5. Sugar takes the Blame • Poor diet quality • Obesity • Diabetes Mellitus • Heart Disease • Behavioral disorders in children • There is no conclusive evidence that sugars alone can CAUSE these disorders.

  6. Nutrient Dense foods with Added Sugar • Increase palatability and consumptions of these foods, improving nutrient intake • improve their intake of essential nutrients • increase milk intake • reduce consumptions of soft drinks without increasing intake of percent calories from total fat, added sugars, or body weight.

  7. Importance of Flavored Dairy Helping children and adolescents meet their recommended daily intakes of dairy foods and dairy food nutrients!

  8. Conclusions • High intake of foods and beverages with added sugars and low nutrient density can contribute to excess calorie intakes leading to weight gain and nutrient displacement. • When used in moderation, sugars can increase the appeal of nutrient-dense foods and beverages providing additional choices to meet nutritional needs in the context of a healthful diet.

  9. Conclusions • Are all added sugars bad? NO! • It is important to ensure that nutrition education messages regarding intake of sugars do not discourage the consumption of high nutrient dense foods and beverages such as flavored milks and yogurts!

  10. Questions?

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