High Fructose Corn Syrup:

A Science-Based Discussion

Moderated By

Susan T. Borra, RD

President, IFIC Foundation

School Nutrition AssociationAnnual Meeting

July 20, 2008

International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation

Mission:

To effectively communicate science-based information on health, nutrition, and food safety for the public good.

Primarily supported by the broad-based food, beverage and agricultural industries.

High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) and School Wellness:

Science-based Facts for Healthful Foodservice

Outline for the Webinar

Overview and Moderator Susan Borra, RD, President, International Food Information Council Foundation

Food Science Perspective of HFCSJohn White, PhD, President, White Technical Research

Health Effects of Foods and Beverages with Added Sugars in Children’s Diets

Theresa Nicklas, DrPH, MPH, Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine

HFCS in School Nutrition Operations Sandra Voss, MS, RD, LDN, District Dietitian/Asst Food Service Director, Arlington Heights District 25

Q & A

Sugars in the 2005 Dietary Guidelines

–Concern about weight gain, obesity, nutrient dilution

–Emphasized limiting foods with “added sugars” (“discretionary calories”)

– Fiber-rich fruits, vegetables, whole grains

Media Reporting on Sugars and Health – Some Recent Headlines

Law Banning Sugary Foods in Schools

Passes

Rethink that drink; the liquid calories you take in may be packing on more

pounds than you realize

Juices fall from list of best kids’ drinks The Sugar-

Sweetened FactsFood companies vow to tighten limits on kids’ ads

Sweet Tooth Could Lead to More Fruit, Less Obesity

Juices fall from list of best kids’ drinks

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Food and Health Survey 2008

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Food and Health Survey 2008

Please indicate whether you are trying to consume more or less of the following:

Science Says:

High fructose corn syrup and sugars have similar

effects in humans

IFIC Foundation Food & Health Survey 2008

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High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) and School Wellness:

Science-based Facts for Healthful Foodservice

Outline for the Webinar

Overview and Moderator Susan Borra, RD, President, International Food Information Council Foundation

Food Science Perspective of HFCSJohn White, PhD, President, White Technical Research

Health Effects of Foods and Beverages with Added Sugars in Children’s Diets

Theresa Nicklas, DrPH, MPH, Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine

HFCS in School Nutrition Operations Sandra Voss, MS, RD, LDN, District Dietitian/Asst Food Service Director, Arlington Heights District 25

Q & A

Thank you

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