Maternal Consumption of Sweeteners: A Possible Contribution to the Development of the Metabolic Syndrome in Offspring

As the obesity epidemic continues to grow, attention has been turned towards the abundance of processed foods and beverages in the Western diet. Controversy has particularly surrounded high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), which is a commonly used sweetener in these products. Our study is designed to...

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Main Author: Marini, Lisa Elizabeth
Format: Others
Published: OpenSIUC 2008
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Online Access:https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/theses/491
https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1498&context=theses