Carbohydrate Nutrition News
August 7, 2014 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
New US consumer study shows that "Added Sugars" labelling is confusing
A consumer research study was commissioned by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation and conducted in June and July 2014 by an independent research firm, Turner Research Network of Dunwoody, GA....July 21, 2014 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
Canadian Sugar Institute Supports Science-Based Information about Sugars on Food Labels
The Canadian Sugar Institute is supportive of the food labelling modernization initiative to improve consumer access to accurate labelling information, and Health Canada's objective to ensure the nutrition label is based on up-to-date scientific information and consumption habits....June 23, 2014 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
CSI presented research at two National conferences in June 2014
The CSI Manager of Nutrition and Scientific Affairs, Dr. Flora Wang, participated in the research poster presentations at the Canadian Nutrition Society Annual Meeting in St. John's, NL (June 5-7)....May 12, 2014 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
Czarnikow Report: The Inconvenient Truth About Sugar Consumption (It's Not What You Think)
Sugar is being blamed for the rise in obesity, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases. There have been dozens of editorials, commentaries, and letters in scientific literature and numerous pieces in traditional and social media calling for measures to restrict and regulate sugar intake....May 9, 2014 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
Statement from the Canadian Sugar Institute re: U.S. documentary "Fed Up"
Today, a U.S. documentary, "Fed Up", was released in theatres in the U.S. and Canada. The film focuses on the U.S. food industry and Americans' consumption of sugar and processed foods in relation to concerns about the country's rising obesity rates....May 8, 2014 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
Estimated Intakes and Sources of Total and Added Sugars in the Canadian Diet
Estimated Intakes and Sources of Total and Added Sugars in the Canadian Diet...April 22, 2014 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
Health professionals' understanding of added sugars consumption in relation to key nutrition issues in Canada
Objectives: Media articles often report that added sugars consumption in Canada is increasing and contributing to rising obesity rates....March 31, 2014 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
Review of WHO "Draft guidelines on free sugars released for public consultation, 5 March 2014"
On March 5, 2014, the World Health Organization (WHO) Nutrition Guidance Expert Advisory Group (NUGAG) released its draft guidance on sugars intake....January 1, 2014 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
Fructose in isocaloric exchange for other carbohydrate does not raise postprandial triglycerides
Effect of fructose on postprandial triglycerides: A systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled feeding trials...October 1, 2013 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
