IFIC Monk Fruit Sweeteners CPE Self-Study Activity Post-Test and Evaluation

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To receive your Certificate of Completion for this CPE self-study activity, eligible practitioners must first complete this post-test and evaluation form and then return to IFIC's website (https://ific.org/ific-monk-fruit-sweeteners-continuing-professional-education-cpe-self-study-activity/) to complete your submission. You may also submit your evaluation of the quality of this CPE offering to the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) at QualityCPE@eatright.org.

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What compound(s) gives ripe monk fruit its sweetness? *

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The naturally occurring glycoside, mogroside

The naturally occurring sugar, glucose

The naturally occurring sugar, fructose

A combination of fructose and glucose

What is the result of the metabolism of monk fruit sweeteners? *

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Excretion primarily in the urine

Excretion primarily from the gastrointestinal tract

Breakdown into amino acids components that are used for protein synthesis

Absorption in the upper gastrointestinal tract, which contributes to the caloric load

Which of the following properties makes monk fruit sweeteners an option for use in baking? *

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Monk fruit sweeteners are sweeter than sugar.

Monk fruit sweeteners produce a deeper, richer color than sugar.

Monk fruit sweeteners yield better structure and texture than sugar.

Monk fruit sweeteners are stable and retain their sweetness at high temperatures.

What is the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for monk fruit sweeteners as established by the FDA? *

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2 milligrams/kilogram of body weight per day

10 milligrams/kilogram of body weight per day

100 milligrams/kilogram of body weight per day

An ADI for monk fruit sweeteners has not been specified by the FDA.

Why might the FDA not establish an Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for a substance such as monk fruit sweeteners? *

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Evidence of safety at consumption levels that are well above the amount needed to sweeten a food or beverage.

Inadequate data exists to support a determination for ADI given the short time they have been commercially available.

Monk fruit sweeteners are considered unsafe to be consumed by humans over a lifetime.

No studies have been done to determine the ADI for monk fruit sweeteners in humans.

When did the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) include a monk fruit sweetener to the Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) list? *

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1990

2000

2010

2020

What can a designation as GRAS tell consumers about the safety of monk fruit sweeteners? *

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Monk fruit has an established history of being safe to use.

International health authorities have confirmed that monk fruit is safe.

A relatively small number of scientific experts concur it is safe for its intended use.

Emerging evidence from industry supports its safety but it awaits a response from FDA.

Based on a systematic review of 37 studies on low-calorie sweeteners in weight management, the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee concluded that *

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there was insufficient evidence to make any recommendation.

low-calorie sweeteners should be a part of any weight management program.

low-calorie sweeteners should be considered an option for weight management.

low-calorie sweeteners should not be considered an option for weight management.

What evidence currently exists to support the use of monk fruit sweeteners in humans? *

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Studies on the specific effects of monk fruit sweeteners on appetite and satiety.

History of monk fruit being safely used by Asian cultures for centuries.

Observational studies showing monk fruit is associated with weight loss.

Large randomized, controlled trials that show monk fruit sweeteners lower blood glucose.

What does the evidence show about the role of monk fruit sweeteners and other low- and no-calorie sweeteners in the management of diabetes? *

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Randomized controlled trials have shown their use increases blood glucose and causes Type 2 diabetes in obese persons.

They can assist with blood glucose control and weight management when substituted for added sugars to reduce calorie and carbohydrate intake.

Their use significantly reduces hemoglobin A1C, insulin and fasting and post-prandial glucose.

Their use enhances appetite and food cravings for sweet foods.

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