Carbohydrate Nutrition News
May 12, 2025 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
Understanding “Product of Canada” and “Made in Canada” Claims: How They Impact Sugar and Foods Containing Sugar
With growing interest in Canadian-produced foods and beverages, it’s important to understand the distinctions between Product of Canada and Made in Canada claims to help consumers accurately interpret food labels, particularly concerning sugar and products containing sugar....March 20, 2025 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
New Study – Lack of Calorie Reduction in Baked Goods and Breakfast Cereals with Sugars Claims in Canada
A new study by Wang et al. published in Frontiers in Nutrition examines the use of sugars-related nutrient content claims in baked goods and breakfast cereals in Canada....February 3, 2025 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
Sugars and Type 2 Diabetes: Updated Evidence and Guidelines
CSI is pleased to share updated website content on Sugars and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), reviewed by Prof. Donna Vine, PhD, which reflects dietary guidance from Diabetes Canada and incorporates an updated evidence review on overall diet, including sugars, and their role in the development, prevention, and management of T2D....December 3, 2024 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
Key Research Findings and Resources: The Importance of Science-Based Communication
To help support science-based communications, CSI offers a variety of resources that reflect the highest level of scientific evidence, including research summaries, educational materials, and nutrition resources....August 26, 2024 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
New Fact Sheet: Types of Sugars and Sweeteners
The dietitians and nutrition researchers at the CSI Nutrition Information Centre are pleased to share our latest fact sheet, “Types of Sugars and Sweeteners”, which highlights the different types of sugars and other caloric and non-caloric sweeteners available in the Canadian marketplace, and answers frequently asked questions....July 9, 2024 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
Updated estimated added sugars consumption trends in Canada now available
On May 31, 2024, Statistics Canada released their annual loss-adjusted food availability data for 2023, including updated data on sugars, syrups, and soft drinks....May 27, 2024 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
Added Sugars and Diet Quality: Research Poster Presentation
CSI’s Manager, Nutrition & Scientific Affairs presented a research poster at this year’s CNS conference in Edmonton, AB (May 2-4). The poster showcased findings on whether there is an association between intakes of added sugars in Canada and Healthy Eating Food Index (HEFI)-2019 scores, as an indicator of diet quality....April 3, 2024 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
New Learning Opportunity: Improve Athletic Performance Through Nutrition
The dietitians and nutrition researchers of the Canadian Sugar Institute are excited to share details about a new learning opportunity from the Performance Nutrition Academy Ltd. in partnership with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP)....November 27, 2023 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
Dietary Patterns, Sugars and Mental Health
A recent review on Sugars and Mental Health, provides a brief summary of research findings with a focus on dietary patterns including sugars and their relationship with mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety....July 28, 2023 - Carbohydrate Nutrition News
