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Diets, health and sugar reduction in the spotlight during the era of COVID-19 — whitepaper

As complications from COVID-19 disproportionately impact those suffering from chronic disease across the globe, the need to reduce calories and sugar in foods and beverages becomes even more apparent.

July 20, 2021

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The array of serious health risks imposed by excessive energy and sugar consumption are widely acknowledged globally. In the era of COVID-19, in which obese and chronically ill individuals are at greater risk of developing serious complications due to COVID-19 infections, the food and beverage industry must rise to the challenge and further expand programs to reduce the levels of energy and free sugars in food and beverage products. There is a wealth of scientific evidence that supports the use of nonnutritive sweeteners including stevia sweeteners to help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity. 

Download Sweegen's whitepaper to learn more about:

  • The effect of steviol glycosides on health

  • The roll of nonnutritive sweeteners in diets

  • The case for expediting sugar reduction programs

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