Inherent Nutrition

Topics covered:

• What is fructose?
• What types of foods contain fructose?
• What is the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)?
• Are there health risks associated with carbohydrates?
• How does our body metabolize fructose (turn it into usable energy)? (coming soon)
• References

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What is fructose?

Fructose is fruit sugar and the sweetest of the simple sugars.

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What types of foods contain fructose?

Fructose can naturally be found in all fruits, and it’s ”added” to many other foods – such as softdrinks, candy bars, and bread - in the form of High Fructose Corn Syrup.

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What is the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)?

It is recommended that one should keep the intake of all “added” sugars to less than 10% of their daily diet.

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Are there health risks associated with carbohydrates?

Too much fructose can lead to Type II Diabetes and obesity.

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References:

1. Boyle, Marie A., and Sara Long. Personal Nutrition, Seventh Edition California, Wadsworth College Learning, 2010. Pg. G-6.
2. “Sweeteners.” U.S. National Library of Medicine. June 3, 2011. Retrieved June 17, 2011  <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus>
3. “High Fructose Corn Syrup and Health” Harvard School of Public Health. 2011. Retreived June 17, 2011 <http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/index.html>

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Disclaimer

Reasonable care has been taken in preparing this document, and the information provided herein is believed to be accurate. However, this information is not intended to constitute an “authoritative statement” under Food and Drug Administration rules and regulations.

General Safety Advisory

The information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is important to seek the advice of a physician about any medical condition or symptom. It is also important to seek the advice of a physician, registered dietitian, pharmacist, or other qualified health professional about the appropriateness of taking dietary supplements and their potential interactions with medications.