Sugar in the diet
LEAVING OUTCOME
By the end of this chapter you should be able to:
1. Define COMA and NACNE and list recommendations of the COMA report.
2. Differentiate between intrinsic, and milk sugar, and list the food groups in which they are found. 3. Give advice to patients on sugar consumption-quantity and frequency.
4. Define hidden sugars and list common sugar found on food labels.
5. Define artificial sweeteners and distinguish between bulk and intense sweeteners, stating the sources and use of each.