A Dual-Carbon-and-Nitrogen Stable Isotope Ratio Model Is Not Superior to a Single-Carbon Stable Isotope Ratio Model for Predicting Added Sugar Intake in Southwest Virginian Adults 1,2

• Published in: The Journal of nutrition Vol. 145; no. 6; p. 1362
• Main Authors: Hedrick, Valisa E, Zoellner, Jamie M, Jahren, A Hope, Woodford, Natalie A, Bostic, Joshua N, Davy, Brenda M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bethesda American Institute of Nutrition 01.06.2015
• Subjects: Age; Biomarkers; Carbon; Food; Laboratories; Population; Proteins; United States > US

An objective measure of added sugar (AS) and sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intake is needed. The δ^sup 13^C value of finger-stick blood is a novel validated biomarker of AS/SSB intake; however, nonsweetener corn products and animal protein also carry a δ^sup 13^C value similar to AS sources, which...