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Substances that sweeten food, beverages, medications, etc., such as sugar, saccharine or other low-calorie synthetic products.

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Nutrition for Health and Fitness: Sugar and Other Sweeteners

Linda Bobroff

This publication provides information about sugars and other sweeteners in the American diet. It describes hidden sources of added sugars in foods to help those who want to reduce sugar intake find the added sugars in their diets. The section on high-intensity sweeteners looks at the characteristics of each approved sweetener, including aspartame, sucralose, and stevia.

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Sugar Products

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Nutrition for Health and Fitness: Sugar and Other Sweeteners

A Brief History of Our Sweet Addiction

High Fructose Corn Syrup: Saint or Sinner?

Sugar vs. Other Sweeteners: Get the Scoop