The Truth about Hidden Sugars: A Risk for Health
Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:

• Understand why hidden sugars are a risk for health.
• Define terms used on a food label to identify hidden sugars.
• Discuss the health implications relating to refined carbohydrate intake.
• List food products that contain the highest amount of hidden sugars and better alternatives.
• Practice reading the new food label to identify hidden sugars.
• Apply approaches to reduce hidden sugar intake.
• Describe current research and trends relating to carbohydrates and health.
• Evaluate carbohydrates effect on blood glucose levels using the Glycemic Index.