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Added sugars have been a topic of consideration when discussing diseases wreaking havoc throughout the United States of America. After years of studies and research, it is now widely-accepted that food products containing loads of added sugars are linked to cases of both obesity and type 2 diabetes.
In a study of children’s empty calorie consumption, Poti, Slining, and Popkin (2013) point out that “because solid fat and added sugar contribute calories without providing essential nutrients, excessive consumption of these empty calories has been shown to displace more nutrient-dense foods and drive energy intake above calorie needs” (p.908). When the effects of added sugars weren’t as obvious as they are today, people lived in the shadows of what actually causes epidemics affecting the nation such as chronic diseases and a range of cardiometabolic risk factors (Te Morenga, Howatson, Jones, & Mann, 2014, p. 65). That time is now over.
I’m here to inform all of you young parents out there how to make the best choices when feeding your family and what to be aware of when buying groceries from your local supermarkets!