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  • Q:If you have diabetes, can you eat sweets and/or use sugar in recipes?

    A: Yes! Though people continue to think that people with diabetes need to avoid sugar and sweets, today's recommendations (link) suggest that people with diabetes can enjoy sweets and sugary foods in moderation and on occasion. Learn more about the current nutrition recommendations about sugary foods and sweets (link). 

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California, 1st to State Nutrition Facts on Restaurant Menus

Submitted by hope on Wed, 10/01/2008 - 08:53.
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On Sept 30 California’s governor signed the first state-wide legislation to require chain restaurants with more than 20 locations to offer up key nutrition facts, such as calories, saturated fat, carbohydrate and sodium, at the point of purchase (right next to the price of the item on menus or menu boards). No longer will the availability of this information on websites, on posters or in brochures be sufficient. The legislation goes
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