ATTENTION: NEWS AND HEALTH PRODUCERS
JAMA Advisory for April 20
HIGHER AMOUNTS OF ADDED SUGARS IN U-S DIET CHANGE LIPID LEVELS, INCREASE HEART DISEASE RISK FACTORS
EMBARGO TIME: 4pm (ET) Tuesday, April 20, 2010
SUMMARY:
Many American’s wage an up and down battle with sugar, especially added sugars and caloric sweeteners found in processed food and beverages. These additives may help foods taste better but supply little, if any nutrients. A new study shows eating higher amounts of these added sugars can change blood lipid levels and in turn increase heart disease risk factors.
SUMMARY:
Many American’s wage an up and down battle with sugar, especially added sugars and caloric sweeteners found in processed food and beverages. These additives may help foods taste better but supply little, if any nutrients. A new study shows eating higher amounts of these added sugars can change blood lipid levels and in turn increase heart disease risk factors.
SOUNDBITES:
Miriam B. Vos, M.D., M.S.P.H., - Emory University
Jean A. Welsh, M.P.H., R.N., - Emory University
B-ROLL:
Jean Welsh and Dr. Miriam Vos walking into office, sitting at computer, men and women walking down street, empty soda bottle with sugar inside, sugar cubes, nutrition labels, two bowls of cereal, more sugar cubes
Miriam B. Vos, M.D., M.S.P.H., - Emory University
Jean A. Welsh, M.P.H., R.N., - Emory University
B-ROLL:
Jean Welsh and Dr. Miriam Vos walking into office, sitting at computer, men and women walking down street, empty soda bottle with sugar inside, sugar cubes, nutrition labels, two bowls of cereal, more sugar cubes
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