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Does Sugar Increase Cancer Risk?

1 Oct, 2024


In this episode, Christina Conte, RDN, LDN clarifies the misconception that sugar feeds cancer and explains the key differences between added sugar and naturally occurring sugar. Learn about the American Heart Association's recommended sugar intake and tips on reading nutrition labels. Want to learn more about integrative therapies and healthy living? Visit: https://www.dana-farber.org/patient-family/support-services/integrative-therapies 

00:00 Does sugar increase cancer risk? 00:15 Sugar does not feed cancer 00:26 Added sugar vs. naturally occurring sugar 00:49 Recommended levels of added sugar 00:59 Checking how much added sugar in a food 01:10 Naturally occurring sugar and nutrition