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Article: The sweet truth: when it comes to sugar and sugar substitutes, it's not just the color of the packet that's different.(nutrition)
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- Scholastic Choices
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- April 1, 2009
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Few teens can resist the taste of sweet foods. Soda, caramel macchiatos, and candy bars are practically dietary staples, right? At least they're pretty delicious as an afternoon snack. The problem is, these treats are packed with sugar, not to mention calories, and devouring too many sweets can contribute to a wide range of health problems, from cavities and obesity to Type 2 diabetes.
So to satisfy a person's sweet tooth without relying on sugar, scientists, in cooperation with major food manufacturers, invented artificial sweeteners. You know these sugar substitutes as Sweet'N Low, Equal, and Splenda. But are these sweeteners ...