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Reaching Educators with Real Facts: Educating future generation about sugar

April 5, 2021

“For the 27,000 Family and Consumer Science teachers across the U.S., the topic of sugar frequently comes up in class. Formerly known as home economics, family and consumer science class is a prime opportunity to educate the next generation of consumers about real sugar and the role it plays in a nutritious, enjoyable diet. Teachers need accurate information about sugar to correct the misperceptions their students, who are largely influenced by misinformation on social media, have about sugar.” says Maria Scott, Senior Director of Scientific Affairs at the Sugar Association.

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