With four out of every five adults trying to limit sugar in their diets, how are health and nutrition professionals helping consumers meet this health goal? Today’s consumers need strategies that work to reduce added sugar intakes… but they also want to live and enjoy the sweet side of life.

Gain a deep understanding of consumer attitudes and desires when it comes to sweet foods, the many options they face, how a variety of sweeteners are perceived, and how food manufacturers are meeting consumer demand with innovative sweet options to help consumers on their health journey. Get an overview of Nutrition Facts Panel updates related to added sugars, as well as proposed changes to sugar recommendations for children and adults in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025.

Registrants of this webinar will:

• Understand the scope of added sugars' contribution to rising health problems.
• Explain the caloric and other nutritive and functional differences in commonly used added sugars and alternative sweeteners.
• Identify main generic sources and uses for alternative sweeteners and how they are derived.
• Gain a knowledge of new ways to talk about sugar reduction strategies with health seeking consumers.
• And more!

Additionally, this free webinar is part of New Hope Network's Learning Lounge, and offers free accredited continuing education to support the needs of the nutrition and wellness community. Participants who register and complete this one-hour webinar will receive a 1-Hour CEU/CPE/CEC equivalent credit. The first 200 to register for AND complete this education webinar will also receive free product from our sponsor Lily's.