The IFIC Foundation’s newly updated and referenced white paper, IFIC Review: The Science of Sugars, examines the most recent research concerning the role of dietary sugars in nutrition and health. The nutrition and policy recommendations of the scientific community are summarized and their conclusions are related to supporting research. As carbohydrates, sugars play many important roles in our food supply—they are a source of calories and, in addition to sweetening, perform many essential technical functions in both processed food and foods prepared in the home. Almost everyone enjoys sugars and sweets, but many consumers wonder whether consumption of sugars affects health. This review takes a look at the research on the subject of nutrition and health aspects of sugars consumption and explains how moderate amounts of sugars can fit into a healthful eating plan.

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