Scientific Conference on Low Calorie/Non Nutritive Sweeteners: Uses & Safety
Tuesday, 15 September,2015
Hotel Le Meridien
Overview of the global approvals for different low or sugar substitutes by Dr. Berna Magunson, Fellow, Academy of Toxicological Sciences Health Science Consultants, Inc., Canada
The acceptance of sweetness is innate and universal. Sweetness directs newborn mammals toward safe and nourishing foods and drinks, while bitterness signals potential harm.Humans have sought sweet foods, sweet drinks, and sweeteners throughout their history, and sweetness continues as a strong force in food and drink selection, influencing large sectors of modern life. As regards India, festivities and celebrations are a fundamental part of every Indian's life. Festivals in India always revolve around food and sweets and all festivals have their own special feast and sweets.
However, excess consumption of sweet foods upsets energy balance leading to overweight, obesity, dental cavities, hypertension, osteoporosis, vitamin and mineral deficiencies.Low Calorie/Non-Nutritive (LCNS) help in satisfying the craving for sweetness.
Maintenance of a healthy body weight depends on a diversified, well balanced diet, and wise management of energy from all food and drink sources, coupled with wise lifestyle choices that include regular physical activity, starting right at a young age.Non-nutritive sweeteners play a crucial role in weight management strategies and diabetes management.
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