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Nutrición Hospitalaria
On-line version ISSN 1699-5198Print version ISSN 0212-1611
Abstract
PARTEARROYO, Teresa; SANCHEZ CAMPAYO, Elena and VARELA MOREIRAS, Gregorio. Sugar role through the life cycle: from infancy to the elderly. Nutr. Hosp. [online]. 2013, vol.28, suppl.4, pp.40-47. ISSN 1699-5198.
The chapter reviews and updates the role of the different types of sugar along the life cycle, mainly during infancy and aging, but also for physiological situations such as pregnancy and breastfeeding. Moreover, several examples from infancy to the elderly illustrate that a moderate consumption may be considered as adequate within the context of a healthy diet and active life. In addition, the importance of sugar to provide palatability to the diet is also revised and attempted. The consequences of low sugar consumption (e.g. glucose) are also evaluated, but also the potential hazard effects of high and prolonged intakes at the different ages or pregnancy, as well as its association with risk factors for chronic diseases. Finally, recommendations are given for adequate consumption to serve as tools for a benefit/risk evaluation at individual level and for public health strategies.
Keywords : Carbohydrates; Sugars; Infancy; Adolescence; Aging; Pregnancy.