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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.
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Review Questions Reliability of Ramazzini Studies Claiming Carcinogenicity of Aspartame

Peer-reviewed review finds studies linking aspartame to cancer were rated “Not Reliable.”
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Review of Sucralose Safety Published in Food and Chemical Toxicology

Published scientific review reinforces the safety of sucralose in foods and beverages.
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Addressing the Fiber Gap Can Improve Gut Microbiome Diversity

A recent article published in Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism provides an overview of the evidence regarding dietary fibers and the microbiome.
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Animal Study with Saccharin Shows No Increase in Food Intake, Fails to Quantify Weight Difference

An analysis shows no difference in food intake, no quantified weight effect, and findings that conflict with broader human evidence.
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Review on Health Outcomes: Substitution of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages with Other Beverages

Replacing sugary drinks with water or low-calorie beverages may support long-term weight management and lower overall energy intake.
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Study Finds Sucralose and Acesulfame Potassium Have No Effect on Blood Glucose

Study finds sucralose & acesulfame‑potassium (Ace-K) do not affect blood glucose.
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Human Studies Showing People With or Without Diabetes Can Safely Enjoy Sucralose

Sucralose Safety: Human studies on blood sugar, insulin, and diabetes.
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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Confirms Safety and Benefits of Low-Calorie Sweeteners

Guidance states sweeteners can be part of a healthy diet when used per federal rules and personal health goals.