Nov 27, 2018
Any sugar added in the preparation of foods, whether it’s at the table, in the kitchen or in the processing plant, is added sugar. Studies show Americans are consuming too much added sugar – often three or four times more each day than the recommended amount. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, eating and drinking too much added sugar can lead to health problems such as weight gain and obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. However, K-State Research and Extension nutrition specialist Sandy Procter says there are several small, incremental steps we can take to reduce the amount of added sugar we consume each day.
Sound Living is a weekly public affairs program addressing issues related to families and consumers. It is hosted by Jeff Wichman. Each episode shares the expertise of K-State specialists in fields such as child nutrition, food safety, adult development and aging, youth development, family resource management, physical fitness and more.
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K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.