What the Experts Are Saying?

What The Experts Are Saying “It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that consumers can safely enjoy a range of nutritive sweeteners and nonnutritive sweeteners (NNS) when consumed within an eating plan that is guided by current federal nutrition recommendations, such as the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Dietary Reference Intakes, as well as individual health goals and personal preference.” Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Use of Nutritive and Nonnutritive Sweeteners (May 2012) “Research shows there is no difference between consuming HFCS or table sugar in the following effects: glucose and insulin levels, triglycerides, hormones affecting appetite, weight gain, hunger, satiety and appetite.” Rayna Cooper, R.D., Nutrition Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences Penn State Extension ( January 9, 2012)

What The Experts Are Saying “Because the composition of high fructose corn syrup and sucrose are so similar, it appears unlikely that high fructose corn syrup contributes more to obesity or other conditions than sucrose.” “Sugar and high fructose corn syrup are nutritionally the same, and there’s no evidence that the sweetener is any worse for the body than sugar.” American Medical Association (AMA press release, June 17, 2008) Emily Fredrix, AP Marketing Writer, (Associated Press, September 14, 2010)

Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Evidence Analysis Library Review of 13 studies examining the effects of HFCS compared with other nutritive sweeteners Conclusion: “These studies consistently found little evidence that HFCS differs uniquely from sucrose and other nutritive sweeteners in metabolic effects (circulating glucose, insulin, postprandial triglycerides, leptin and ghrelin), subjective effects (hunger, satiety and energy intake at subsequent meals) and adverse effects such as risk of weight gain.” Date of Literature Review for the Evidence Analysis: June 2009