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CCC Responds to Study “Artificially Sweetened Beverages and Stroke, Coronary Heart Disease, and All-Cause Mortality in the Women’s Health Initiative”

CCC statement and context, strongly recommending careful interpretation of the findings of this study.
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Low- and No-Calorie Sweeteners and the Gut Microbiota: A Scientific Review

Review finds no clear evidence that low- and no-calorie sweeteners adversely affect the gut microbiome.
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Large Body of Science Points to Benefits of Low Calorie Sweeteners, Contrary to Recent Study

CCC statement in response to the Systematic Review by Toews et al.
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Eight Benefits of Prebiotic Dietary Fibers Summarized in 2018 Review

Research review highlights 8 benefits of prebiotic fiber, from gut microbiome to immune system function.
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Finding Fiber in the Grocery Store

Explore practical tips on how to find fiber in the grocery store.
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Finding More Fiber-Rich Foods When Dining Out

Tips on adding more fiber-rich foods by making "smart swaps and substitutions" when ordering out.
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Safety and Benefits of Low or No Calorie Sweeteners

How low and no calorie sweeteners support weight management and blood sugar control.
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Resources for Food Scientists and Food Technologists

Find resources for definitions, labeling and health claims about dietary fibers.
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Eight Additional Carbohydrates Named as Meeting FDA’s Definition of Dietary Fiber

Learn about the approval of eight additional non-digestible carbohydrates that meet the FDA’s definition of dietary fiber.
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Talking with Patients about Fiber and their Health

The importance of advising patients to consume more fiber for numerous health benefits and how to motivate them.
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Recommended Daily Intake

Most Americans get about half of their recommended fiber. Meeting fiber requirement doesn’t mean adding calories if fiber enriched foods are consumed.
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Food and Fiber Summit – Addressing the Fiber Gap

Experts explored barriers to meeting daily fiber recommendations and ways healthcare providers can encourage adequate intake. Learn more.