Journal article
The Scientific Basis of Guideline Recommendations on Sugar Intake: A Systematic Review.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The relationship between sugar and health is affected by energy balance, macronutrient substitutions, and diet and lifestyle patterns. Several authoritative organizations have issued public health guidelines addressing dietary sugars.
PURPOSE: To systematically review guidelines on sugar intake and assess consistency of recommendations, methodological quality of guidelines, and the quality of evidence supporting each recommendation.
Authors
Erickson J; Sadeghirad B; Lytvyn L; Slavin J; Johnston BC
Journal
Annals of Internal Medicine, Vol. 166, No. 4, pp. 257–267
Publisher
American College of Physicians
Publication Date
February 21, 2017
DOI
10.7326/m16-2020
ISSN
1056-8751