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Nutrition 171 : Nutritional Considerations of Artificial Sweeteners

Credit Hours(s)3.0

InstructorsGary Italia, DC, PhD

Price$60.00 USD

Format(s)AudioVisual Course

Educational Objectives

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

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