Sugar and Sugar Alternatives: The Bittersweet Truth
Lisa F. Mallonee, MPH, RDH, RD, LD
Sugar is in almost all foods and even medicines! Consumption of too much sugar is linked not only to tooth decay, but also heart disease, diabetes and other systemic conditions. It goes by many names, so you must be cautious to sleuth out the various ways it is hidden on food and beverage nutrition labels. Ciphering through all the information about sugar substitutes can be overwhelming. Alternatives help us cut out sugar out from the diet, but do they provide benefits or added risks? This course will provide an overview of sweeteners on the market, current evidence about sugar and sugar-alternative intake and the practical application to dentistry and whole-body health. Learning Objectives: • Discuss sugar consumption and the impact on whole-body health • Provide an overview of sugar alternatives currently on the market • Discuss current evidence on the impact of sugar substitutes and systemic health
Course Code:
T019FL
Room: Time:
701A – South Building 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Type:
Lecture
Audience:
Dentist; Dental Hygienist; Dental Assistant; Office Personnel
RCDSO QA Program: Category 3 (3 CE Credits) Fee + HST: Ticketed Free
Lisa F. Mallonee is a tenured professor, Graduate Program Director and Registered Dietitian at Texas A&M College of Dentistry. Her passion for educating patients, students, oral health care professionals and dietetic practitioners about the oral health-nutrition link and the practical application to patient care have been the hallmarks of her career.
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