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sugar and fat substitutes  

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  • Sugar and fat substitutes are used in foods to mimic the taste and organoleptic properties of sugar and fat, yet provide fewer calories and/or lipid. The development of sugar and fat substitutes has enabled the creation of a wide array of dietetic foods, but the efficacy of these food products in weight-loss programs remains unproven. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Sugar and Fat Substitutes]

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