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Substances that sweeten food, beverages, medications, etc., such as sugar, saccharine or other low-calorie synthetic products.

 

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Nutrition for Health and Fitness: Sugar and Other Sweeteners

FS406/FSHN20-46 by Linda BobroffOctober 9, 2020

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A Brief History of Our Sweet Addiction

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High Fructose Corn Syrup: Saint or Sinner?

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Sugar vs. Other Sweeteners: Get the Scoop

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