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Recommended and current intakes

WEBAdded sugars intake 59g/d in men and 42g/d in women (average 52g). Percent energy from added sugars in adults was around 9.4%. Percent energy from added sugars in children …

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Are sugar free foods healthier than the regular version with sugar

WEBSugar free chocolate (vs. sugar-sweetened) pros: Reduced carbohydrate content. Sugar free chocolate (vs. sugar-sweetened) cons: Negligible kilojoule saving; …

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How Sugar Affects the Body

WEBIf the brain doesn’t get enough glucose to function the body goes into a state of Hypoglycemia (brain fuel deprivation) which triggers physiological symptoms such as …

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Sugars, overweight and obesity research

WEBThe Australian obesity paradox: A substantial decline in sugars intake over the same time frame that overweight and obesity have increased. Nutrients, 3 (4):491 …

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The importance of sugar in our daily life

WEBConsuming sugar can help to replenish glycogen stores and delay fatigue during times of prolonged exercise. Sugar can help to regulate mood. Sugar can also …

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What is the function of sugar in the body

WEBGlucose is the principal energy source of our brain. Without it, brain functions such as thinking, memory and learning are inhibited. Glucose is converted to …

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The big issue: Discretionary Foods

WEB11 October 2016. Despite the media focus on sugar, our biggest nutritional issue is eating too many discretionary foods. The last National Health Survey results showed …

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Sugar, food and dental health

WEBHow frequently you eat foods that damage your teeth is important Saliva needs at least 2 hours to be effective in protecting teeth. Dental experts agree that the frequent

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OCCASIONAL FOODS or discretionary choices are those foods …

WEB5. Sweet Biscuits and Bars Chocolate or chocolate coated biscuits 2 biscuits (26 g) 1 Puffed rice bars 1 bar (22 g) ½ Cream filled biscuits 2 biscuits (37 g)

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Sugar and addictive eating behaviour

WEBTHE SHORT AND SWEET OF IT 1. Many people eat more than is healthy and believe they are addicted to food. This can result in obesity and related

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Global sugar consumption

WEBHow much sugar are different countries around the world consuming, and how does Australia and New Zealand compare? This article is based on the published …

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The sugar and hyperactivity myth

WEBCan children be ‘sensitive’ to sugar? A small number of children are intolerant to sugar but this is linked to specific problems digesting sugar and a missing molecule in

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Satiety: how does it work

WEBSatiety is the psycho-biological process that suppresses hunger after an eating occasion and prevents further eating; it is said to control snacking between …

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Brown vs white sugar

WEB1 teaspoon of white sugar = 68 kilojoules. 1 teaspoon of brown sugar = 62 kilojoules. One of the most notable nutritional differences between white and brown …

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Does rice break down into sugar

WEBRice is a common staple in many cultures around the world, and it is a key component of many healthy, tasty dishes. Even though rice is a healthy addition to many …

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What is rice syrup

WEBRice sugar is a liquid sugar that’s derived from brown rice and can be used as a substitute for honey or sugar. Golden in colour and with a consistency that’s similar …

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What is turbinado sugar

WEBTurbinado sugar is a type of raw sugar that is processed minimally so that it retains some of the natural molasses content that’s found in the sugar cane it's made …

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