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  • The Truth about Sugars:10 Facts You May Not Know

    Sugar or dietary sugars have been under scrutiny for years. Sugars have been blamed for causing everything from cavities to obesity and a lot of conditions in between.

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  • Fast Facts about High-Fructose Corn Syrup

    Whether the menu calls for glazed ham, hot oatmeal or blueberry pancakes, the home cook has a repertoire of sweeteners to choose from. Sugar, brown sugar, honey, molasses, and corn syrup all have a place on the pantry shelf depending on the recipe and what roles the sweetener needs to play.

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  • Expert Perspectives on Low-Calorie Sweeteners and Weight

    Low-calorie sweeteners (sometimes referred to as non-nutritive sweeteners, artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes) are ingredients added to food to provide sweetness without adding a significant amount of calories. Low-calorie sweeteners have been the subject of extensive scientific research looking at a variety of health conditions, including weight.

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  • Questions and Answers About Bisphenol-A (BPA)

    Bisphenol A, also referred to as BPA, is an industrial chemical used in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastic or epoxy resins. There is an impressive body of research that supports the safety of BPA for use in its current applications. Many health authorities around the world recognize this consensus science and confirm the safety of BPA.

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  • Food Days Fact Sheet: Celebrating the Achievements of Modern Food Production and Technology

    While agriculture and food production practices seem to be a source of endless debate, advances in modern food production and technology have made it possible to enjoy healthful, nutritious foods that are safe, affordable, and more readily available than ever before. This fact sheet provides a brief glimpse into our modern food production system and some of its nutritional and safety impacts on our food supply.

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  • A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety Risks

    The United States provides one of the safest food supplies in the world. With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the food, beverage and agricultural industries working together, our food supply is becoming even safer. However, despite all of these safety factors, microorganisms may still exist at levels that present risks to consumers.

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  • Dioxin Resource Page

    U.S. dioxin emissions from man-made sources have declined more than 92% since 1987 due to a number of industry and government initiatives. Dioxin is a byproduct commonly found in the environment as a result of natural and industrial processes. There have been concerns over the years about the potential health impacts of dioxins, but consensus science reports indicate that there are no known established health effects in people resulting from typical dioxin exposure through diet and environment.

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  • Expert Perspectives on Low-Calorie Sweeteners and Weight

    Low-calorie sweeteners (sometimes referred to as non-nutritive sweeteners, artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes) are ingredients added to food to provide sweetness without adding a significant amount of calories. Low-calorie sweeteners have been the subject of extensive scientific research looking at a variety of health conditions, including weight.

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  • Everything You Need to Know About Aspartame

    Aspartame is a low-calorie sweetener used in foods and beverages in more than 100 countries around the world. It is about 200 times sweeter than sugar. The calories in foods can be substantially reduced, and in some products eliminated, by using aspartame in place of sugar.

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  • From Farm to Fork: Questions and Answers About Modern Food Production

    The following Q&A provides a brief glimpse into some of the most common questions about modern food technology and its impact on food safety, nutrition, health, and the environment.

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