IAFNS hosts an extensive range of webinars focused on nutrition science. Among these webinars is a subset of presentations targeted to individuals interested in dietary sweetness. As an approved provider of the Commission on Dietetic Registration, these webinars are approved for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) CEUs. These are free and open to all. To highlight:

  • Understanding Sweetness: Perception, Liking, And The Role Of Sweet Taste In A Healthy Eating Plan, December 2, 2020. Click to watch and receive credit here.
  • What Is “Sweetness”? The Biological Drive For Sweet Taste And Role In Quality Of Life For Individuals With T1DM, July 19, 2022. Click to watch and receive credit here.
  • Can We Agree? Dietary Guidance Related To Low- And No-Calorie Sweeteners In The US And Canada, August 26, 2021. Click to watch and receive credit here.

Additionally, access the full publication on sweetness published in the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL:

The Challenge Of Measuring Sweet Taste In Food Ingredients And Products For Regulatory Compliance: A Scientific Opinion

To read more about the IAFNS Dietary Sweetness Index, click here.

IAFNS plans to continue and build these resources as the science advances!  Join us!