Sugar Basics
Find out what it is; where it comes from; and more about this simple, functional ingredient.
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How Well Do You Know Sugar?
This booklet provides information on what sugar is, why it is in foods, consumption trends and much more.
Download (EN)Download (ES)OrderPodcast – Sugar & Added Sugars: A Closer Look at Intake & Recommendations
Resource description: Sound Bites Podcast host Melissa Joy Dobbins, RD, invited Dr. Courtney Gaine, PhD, RD, President and CEO of the Sugar Association to discuss sugar consumption trends and dietary guidance. Earn 1.25 FREE CEU credits for listening.
Download (EN)Dietary Guidelines & Sugar
The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasizes the importance of a healthy dietary pattern as a whole, rather than focus on individual nutrients, foods, or food groups. Learn more about what they say about sugar in this infographic.
Download (EN)Download (ES)9 Misunderstandings About Sugar
What myths about sugar are you believing? The facts that go alongside those myths might be surprising to some.
Download (EN)Download (ES)OrderSweeteners you might find in your food
There are many different types of sweeteners in our food supply today that might be used as an alternative to table sugar. What is the source of these sweeteners? How are they made? How do they compare to sugar in terms of calories and sweetness? Find answers to those questions for some of the most popular sweeteners including sugar as a comparison.
Download (EN)Download (ES)OrderWhat are Added Sugars?
There is a lot of talk about added sugars. Here is a list of added sugars as defined by the FDA here as well as some basic info on carbohydrates.
Download (EN)Download (ES)OrderFacts About Sugar Intake
In the past 15 years, added sugars intake in the United States has decreased by nearly 25%. This infographic covers historical consumption data, sources of added sugars in the diet and intake recommendations.
Download (EN)Download (ES)OrderWhere Does Sugar Come From?
Where in the U.S is sugar grown? Sugar beets and sugar cane are grown and/or refined in 17 states.
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Once sugar beets are harvested from the fields, they are processed to get the sugar the plants have already made ready for your table.
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Once sugar cane is harvested from the field, it is refined to get the sugar the plants have already made ready for your table.
Download (EN)Download (ES)OrderSugar’s Role in Food Chart
Sugar plays many functional roles in food beyond sweetness, from balancing acidity to preventing spoilage.
Download (EN)Download (ES)OrderSugar Reformulation: Commonly Used Ingredients
Efforts to reduce or remove sugar from foods and beverages require product reformulation. No single ingredient can replace real sugar’s flavor and function; when sugar is removed, often several ingredients are added. Ingredients commonly used to replace one or more functions of sugar can be found here.
Download (EN)OrderFarm to Table: The Adventures of Sugar Beet and Sugar Cane
This coloring book follows the journey of sugar beet and sugar cane from the farm to the table. Learn about the importance of a balanced diet and eating the right foods that give you fuel to play.
Download (EN)Download (ES)OrderOne Tooth, Two Teeth, Clean Teeth, Good Teeth
Join the cavity-free generation! This fun, hands-on brochure for children ages 4-8 is suitable for use in schools and dental offices. It’s an educational tool that introduces children to the importance of good dental care and regular visits to the dentist. It’s also available in Spanish.
Download (EN)Download (ES)OrderConsumers Give ‘Thumbs Up’ To Sugar In Latest Survey
Download (EN)Variety’s Mountain
This colorful brochure for young children explains the importance of nutrition and physical activity in a healthy lifestyle. It’s also available in Spanish.
Download (EN)Download (ES)OrderConsumer Sweetener Awareness Still Lagging, Education Needed: 2018 Consumer Research Summary
Sugar remains the most popular sweetener. This summary looks at what nutrition information consumers are using, what they are confused about, as well as their reasons for some of their dietary choices among consumers.
Download (EN)Back to Basics: Carbohydrates and Diabetes
Get the facts on carbohydrates and their role in diabetes management, including: what carbohydrates are, why we need them and how to spot them on food labels.
Download (EN)OrderBite-Sized Tips on Portion Control
This tip sheet provides an easy visual for portioning your plate as well as tips and everyday items you can use to keep portions in check.
Download (EN)OrderResource Toolkit for Health Professionals
Download this toolkit containing resources for health professionals. Use these educational materials to help educate clients and patients.
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