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The Confusing World of Dietary Sugars: Definitions, Intakes, Food Sources and International Dietary Recommendations
Food & Function, 2012
The Challenge of Measuring Sweet Taste in Food Ingredients and Products for Regulatory Compliance: A Scientific Opinion
Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, 2022
AOAC INTERNATIONAL formed the Ad Hoc Expert Panel on Sweetness in November 2020 to review human perception of sweet taste, assess the landscape of internationally recognized analytical and sensory methods for measuring sweet taste in food ingredients and products, deliver recommendations to Codex regarding verification of sweet taste requirements for FUF, and develop a scientific opinion on measuring sweet taste in food and beverage products beyond FUF.
The Association Between Macular Pigment Optical Density and Visual Function Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Eye - Springer Nature, 2020
A systematic evidence review links the lutein/zeaxanthin-rich macular pigment in retinal eye tissue with visual function. This is an important part of the overall process to quantify recommended intakes of the lutein/zeaxanthin for good health among the general public.
Teratogen Update: Evaluation of the Reproductive and Developmental Risks of Caffeine
Teratology, 2001
This article, published in Teratology in 2001, examines the reproductive and development risks of caffeine consumption.
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Technology Innovations in Dietary Intake and Physical Activity Assessment: Challenges and Recommendations for Future Directions
American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2018
The underlying pathways and mechanisms regulating energy homeostasis are not fully understood. Therefore, improved measures can help address challenges in understanding interrelationships between dietary intake and physical activity.