Nonnutritive sweeteners (NNS) are ecologically novel chemosensory signaling compounds
that influence ingestive processes and behavior. Only about 15% of the US population …

Sugar-sweetened soft drinks (SSD) are a special target of many obesity-prevention
strategies, yet critical reviews tend to be more cautious regarding the aetiological role of …

Animal models suggest that sucrose activates taste afferents differently than non-caloric
sweeteners. Little information exists how artificial sweeteners engage central taste pathways …

Continuing in the tradition of its well-received predecessor, Carbohydrates in Food, Second
Edition provides thorough and authoritative coverage of the chemical analysis, structure …

Background The major metabolic complications of obesity and type 2 diabetes may be
prevented and managed with dietary modification. The use of sweeteners that provide little …

Strategies to reverse the upward trend in obesity rates need to focus on both reducing
energy intake and increasing energy expenditure. The provision of low‐or reduced‐energy …

High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has been implicated in excess weight gain through
mechanisms seen in some acute feeding studies and by virtue of its abundance in the food …

Ecological research from the USA has demonstrated a positive relationship between sugars
consumption and prevalence of obesity; however, the relationship in other nations is not well …

Background Low-calorie sweeteners are often used to moderate energy intake and
postprandial glycemia, but some evidence indicates that they may exacerbate these aims …

Historically, most of the research into carbohydrates as functional ingredients focused on the
improvement of appearance, taste, mouth-feel, and stability. The growing interest in …