Carbohydrate Nutrition News
December 7, 2015 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
A review of sugar consumption from nationally representative dietary surveys across the world
A recent publication by Newens et al. reviewed dietary intake of sugars across the globe using nationally representative dietary surveys conducted in 18 countries between 1995 and 2012....November 23, 2015 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
New Resource: Frequently Asked Questions about Carbohydrates and Type 2 Diabetes
Carbohydrate consumption and metabolism in relation to glycemic control is one of the most important topics for people with diabetes....October 29, 2015 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
Recent un-controlled intervention study by Lustig RH et al. unable to assess Calorie-independent effect of fructose on metabolism among obese youth.
A non-controlled intervention trial was conducted by Lustig et al. among a small group (n=43) of Latino- and African-American youth (aged 8-18) who were obese, had high habitual sugars intakes, and had at least one other co-morbidity for metabolic syndrome (e.g. hypertension, hypertriglyceridemia, impaired fasting glucose, hyperinsulinemia)....October 28, 2015 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
Effect of Fructose on Established Lipid Targets: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Feeding Trials
In this paper, Chiavaroli L et al. provide an updated meta-analysis on the effect of fructose on cardiovascular lipid risk factors based on a total of 51 isocaloric trials and 8 hypercaloric trials....October 13, 2015 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
New Resource: Role of Carbohydrates and Sugars in Sports Nutrition
Understanding of the physical demands and dietary requirements of athletes has increased considerably in the last 10-15 years and this has informed the development of evidence-based sports nutrition guidelines from authoritative bodies, including Dietitians of Canada. Emphasis in these guidelines is often placed on ensuring that adequate energy, carbohydrate and...October 5, 2015 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
Why Sugar is Added to Food: Food Science 101
A critical review “Why Sugar is Added to Food: Food Science 101” by Goldfein KR & Slavin JL, recently published in Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, highlights the variety of functions sugar (sucrose) plays in foods beyond sweetness....August 6, 2015 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
New Resources: The Current Science on Sugars and Health
The Canadian Sugar Institute Nutrition Information Service is pleased to provide you with the newest editions of our health professional resources, Carbohydrate News and Clips on Sugars....June 10, 2015 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
Discrepancies between health professionals' understanding and the evidence for sugars-related nutrition issues in Canada
Background: Media articles often focus on added sugars consumption as being responsible for rising rates of obesity, diabetes and other chronic health concerns....June 10, 2015 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
CSI presented research at two National conferences in June 2015
The CSI Manager of Nutrition Communications, Chiara DiAngelo, MPH, RD, participated in the research poster presentations at the Canadian Nutrition Society Annual Meeting in Winnipeg, MB (May 28-30)....May 5, 2015 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
