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Thoughts on sugar substitutes?

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Question from Terrolyn: Do you have a position on sugar substitutes such as Splenda? I'm on Weight Watchers Flex Points program and have lost 32 pounds in 1 year. But, to maintain a feeling of satisfaction, I like to put Splenda on my cereal, make fresh lemonade with it, and treat myself to an occasional dessert using it.: Answers —Melinda Irwin, Ph.D., M.P.H.: Congratulations!; Cyndi Thomson, Ph.D., R.D.: That's a great plan—moderation without excess. I think you can get into a discussion of which is better. I would say my personal favorite is Splenda based on the fact you can use less to get flavor. Regardless, if you're going to use a sugar substitute, you want to consume in small amounts as you are doing.

On Wednesday, April 18, 2007, the Ask-the-Expert Online Conference was called Weight Management During and After Breast Cancer Treatment. Cyndi Thomson, Ph.D., R.D. and Melinda Irwin Ph.D., M.P.H. answered your questions on managing weight during and after breast cancer treatment.

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