• Agave nectar typically comes from a blue agave plant, grown in the Southern part of the US, Mexico and northern South America. The starchy part of the plant is made into a slurry and then processed so the starch is converted to fructose and glucose. Agave nectar can range from 55-90% fructose with the remaining being glucose. It has been given a “health halo” as it’s perceived to be a natural sweetener.
The Moving Target of Nutrition
Annette Maggi, MS, RD, LD, FADA Sr. Director of Nutrition NuVal LLC
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Sounding the Alarm
Frightening rise in obesity holds deadly implications for health
• KIDS aged 2-18 get 400 calories a day from beverages:
– 162 from milk – 121 from soda – 112 from 100% fruit juices and fruit drinks – In kids age 14-18, soda, sports and energy drinks are the highest
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Use of one algorithm allows shoppers to compare products both within a product category and across an eating occasion, even if in different areas of the store
Saturated fat Trans fat Sodium Sugar Cholesterol
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B6 Potassium Calcium
Generally Favorable Nutrients
= Generally Less Favorable Nutrients
• High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has been more vilified than any other food ingredient and without solid reasoning. This sweetener is processed from corn, and is about 45-55% glucose and 45-55% fructose. While it has been suggested that HFCS has contributed to obesity, science does not support this claim.
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The Quality of the Calories We Consume
• The AVERAGE ADULT (19+) gets 394 calories a day from beverages:
– 114 from soda – 108 from alcohol (someone is getting my share on most days!) – 80 from fluid milk – 67 from 100% fruit juice and juice drinks – 26 from coffee and tea
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Obesity Rates:
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Out-of-control trends signal the need to bring clear guidance to consumers on matters of health and nutrition.
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The Quality of the Calories We Consume
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NuVal® Scores Clarify Commonly Held Myths
NuVal® Score
Zinc
Omega-3 fatty acids Total bioflavonoids Total carotenoids Magnesium
The scoring algorithm is grounded in the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, FDA/USDA regulations, and evidence-based science
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Sweeteners: Natural vs. Added
• Table sugar is the common, powdered white stuff. Structurally, it is called a disaccharide, a double sugar. In the body, it is broken down to 50% glucose and 50% fructose.
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Sugars: Natural vs. Added
NUTRIENT DENSITY
The NuVal® Algorithm
Numerator ÷ Denominator = Score of 1 to 100
Fiber Folate Vitamin A Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E