SWEET NOTHINGS.(maximum recommended daily intake (Daily Value) for sugar of 40 grams--ten teaspoons)(Brief Article)Jacobson, Michael
The EFSA, which regulates food additives in the European Union, recommends a slightly lower ADI for aspartame, at 40 mg/kg/day. To help put these levels in perspective, the FDA estimates that if all of the added sugar in the diet of an average 60 kg (132 lb) person were replaced by...
body. Proteins play a very important role in the human body as structural components of bones, cartilage, and muscles. They are used to form important biochemicals such as hormones, enzymes, and antibodies. Thus, the daily intake of proteins is vital for the proper ...
Evaluation of vehicles for nutrient addition Zinc and copper can be added to many foods including milk, cereals, flours, fruit juices, sugar and water. When the objective of food fortification is to increase the intake of specific nutrients that are known to be deficient in a population, the...
While tomato ketchup has a relatively low overall carotenoid content compared to fresh tomatoes or tomato sauce, it is a good source of lycopene. However, note that high-fructose corn syrup is the second most abundant ingredient in regular ketchup (sugar-free versions are available)....
Consuming buckwheat may also reduce gallstone formation, reduce inflammation and contribute to blood sugar control. One animal study found that germinated buckwheat had potent anti-fatty liver activities.A component of buckwheat has been shown to reduce proliferation of multiple myeloma cells. Rutin, a...
The addition of sugar is not recommended during the first 2 years of age because it contributes to the appearance of dental caries32. Salt should not be added to foods, either, given that their intrinsic sodium content is sufficient for covering the daily requirements7. Supplemental iron is rec...
Cancer-related effects of consuming salt The relationship between salt and cancer is related to two types of salt intake: high overall intake and high intake of very salty foods. The relatively high overall level of salt in the average U.S. diet contributes to cancer risk indirectly by promoti...