Carbohydrate Nutrition News
May 14, 2021 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
Sugars and the Gut Microbiome: A Review of the Evidence
CSI is pleased to share new website content discussing the current research on Sugars and the Gut Microbiome, which has been reviewed by an expert in the field Dr. Elena Comelli, PhD (Associate Professor, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto). ...March 29, 2021 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
New Video - Sugar 101: Understanding the Blood Glucose Response in Type 2 Diabetes
The team of registered dietitians and nutrition researchers at the Canadian Sugar Institute (CSI) are excited to share a new whiteboard video highlighting how the blood glucose response differs between someone with and without Type 2 Diabetes. ...March 2, 2021 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
New video series on how to read and critically evaluate systematic reviews and meta-analyses
The Canadian Sugar Institute is pleased to share a series of online videos presented by Dr. Laura Chiavaroli (University of Toronto), providing an overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses (SRMAs) and the knowledge and skills to read and critically evaluate a SRMA....January 28, 2021 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
Updated Summary of the Evidence and Guidelines on Diet, Sugars, and Obesity
The dietitians and nutrition scientists at the Canadian Sugar Institute are pleased to share our updated website content on Sugars and Overweight and Obesity, which has been reviewed by Dr. John Sievenpiper, MD, PhD (Associate Professor, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto....August 13, 2020 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
Updates on estimated added sugars consumption in Canada
Highlights from the Canadian Community Health Survey—Nutrition 2015 and Statistics Canada Food Availability Database regarding added sugars consumption in Canada...May 19, 2020 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
Upcoming webinar series on how to critically evaluate systematic reviews and meta-analyses
The Canadian Nutrition Society is offering a free two-part webinar series in June, which will present an overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses and provide attendees with the knowledge needed to read and critically evaluate a SRMA. The webinar series is presented by Laura Chiavaroli, PhD, and sponsored by the...April 30, 2020 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
Research Highlights Knowledge and Perceptions of Carbohydrates and Sugars Among Undergraduate Nutrition Students
An article “Knowledge and Perceptions of Carbohydrates among Nutrition-Major and Nutrition-Elective Undergraduate Students in Canada” was recently published with Open Access in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition. The article features results of surveys distributed to undergraduate students enrolled in food science or nutrition courses at eight Canadian...April 2, 2020 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
New Resource: The Sweet Spot Challenge - A Compilation of Daily Menus Based on the 100 g Daily Value for Sugars
Introducing a Daily Value for sugars will impact the way consumers understand food labels. That’s why we developed a booklet sharing a variety of one-day menu plans that highlight what this new 100 gram Daily Value for total sugars looks like for Canadians, who all have different eating habits....March 9, 2020 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
Research Calls for Better Health Professional Knowledge of Sugars Consumption and WHO Sugars Guidelines
An article “Knowledge of Sugars Consumption and the WHO Sugars Guideline among Canadian Dietitians and Other Health Professionals” was recently published in the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research. The article includes findings of surveys conducted by the Canadian Sugar Institute....February 17, 2020 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
