PHRM 221 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Acesulfame Potassium, Dental Caries, Maltitol
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Describe suggested maximum sugar intake (health canada) and added sugar . Naturally occurring sugars (fruits, milk) are handled the same way as additive sugar (pop, candy) in the body. Health canada : 25% of total daily calories should come from added sugars. Diabetes guidelines : diabetics should limit added sugars to < 10% of total daily cal. Based on moderate quality evidence regarding dental caries (not obesity) Age 19 : fruit, confectionary, soft drinks. Contains glucose and fructose just like table sugar. But also contains water, fibre, vitamins/minerals and other phytochemicals. Discuss the risks and benefits of using sugar substitutes and identify which ones are considered safe for use in pregnancy. Approved as food additives in pre-packaged foods (e. g. diet pop, gum, candy). Saccharin [hermesetas] mainly tablets, allowed in some food. 100"s of times sweeter than sucrose (except sugar alcohols). Less effect on blood sugars (useful in diabetes) Based on history of use: acesulfame, aspartame, sucralose are considered safe.
