NFS 244 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Low-Density Lipoprotein, Blood Sugar, Disaccharide
13 Feb 2020
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Tried to change its name to corn sugar but failed. Hfcs is found in many processed foods- that"s probably why people started associating it with obesity. Higher sugar consumption associated with higher blood glucose and insulin levels- a precursor to obesity. Sugar intake inversely associated with fiber intake. Remember caveats about nutrition research especially correlational. Increased calories by 18%/day with either jelly beans or soda. Those that ate jelly beans compensated by eating less later in the day: no weight gain over 4 weeks. Those that drank soda did not compensate: overall kcal intake increased: gained weight over 4 weeks. American heart association recommends no more than 6 tsp/day (100g) for women & no more than 9 tsp/day (150g) for men. World health organization & 2015 dietary guidelines recommends less than. The fda has approved a new nutrition facts panel.
