What Happens When You Cut Out Added Sugar?

Sources Medically Reviewed on 05/12/2019 Reviewed by Christine Mikstas, RD, LD on May 12, 2019
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American Medical Association: “Why added-sugar nutrition labeling could save lives, money.”
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Harvard School of Public Health: “Carbohydrates and Blood Sugar.”
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FDA: “Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label.”
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Reviewed by Christine Mikstas, RD, LD on May 12, 2019
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