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Chiropractic Assistant


Nutrition 171
Nutritional Considerations of Artificial Sweeteners

3.0

Hour 1
  • Identify behaviors associated with artificial sweeteners
  • Examine the main artificial sweeteners used in the United States
  • Determine why artificial sweeteners are used in the food industry
  • Summarize the general risks associated with artificial sweeteners
  • Evaluate the benefits and risks of Neotame and Advantame
Hour 2
  • Identify the benefits and risks of Saccharin
  • Discover the benefits and risks of Acesulfame potassium
  • Summarize the benefits and risks of Sucralose
  • Differentiate Aspartame benefits and risks
  • Critique the current research on artificial sweeteners and cancer risk
  • Explain the effect of artificial sweeteners on the gastrointestinal environment
  • Interpret the research on artificial sweeteners and blood sugar
Hour 3
  • Distinguish between the negative and positive effects on obesity, weight control and artificial sweeteners
  • Identify the natural sweeteners that are generally recognized as safe
  • Evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Stevia
  • Determine the effectiveness and safety of Luo han guo (Swingle fruit or monk fruit extract)
  • Analyze the effectiveness and safety of Thaumatin

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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$60.00 USD


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