HSS 2342 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Margarine, Corn Syrup, Abdominal Pain
19 Apr 2018
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Alternative sweeteners: arti cial sweeteners (ie aspartame) Its so sweet we add much much less - we"d never add enough to have substantial calories. Moderate doses are considered safe: stevia a herbal product. Used on its own or as an additive in acceptable foods/beverages identi ed by. 2 tsp = 5 calories (again doesn"t add up to anything because it is very sweet: sugar alcohols (ie sorbitol) Nutritive (provide some energy) 2 tsp = 30 cals: not as sweet so you would hav a substantial enough amount to have nutrients. Side e ects when consumed in large quantities. No dental caries (can"t metabolize in the mouth, cannot be fermented by bacteria good for gums) Health e ects of starch and fibres: soluble. Slow transit of for and moisten stool: insoluble. Harmful e ects of fibre: may limit ability to meet overall nutrient needs as it provides a feeling of fullness leading to:
