Maryland’s Health Matters - BWMC - Fall 2017 - 3

A HEALTHY START

The University of

Sweet Ways
to Cut Back Your
Sugar Intake

Maryland Baltimore

You don't have to lose your sweet tooth to stay healthy.

LETTER FROM THE CEO

YOU CAN COUNT ON US
Washington Medical
Center and the entire
University of Maryland
Medical System are
committed to providing
the highest quality
health care services for
the communities that we serve. Whether you are
in need of a primary care physician or require
treatment for the most complex medical situation,
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We are dedicated to preventing disease,
keeping you healthy and helping you age with
confidence. You can count on us for treating
advanced diseases, heart attacks, cancer, joint
pain, traumatic injuries and more. From preventive
health to complex surgeries, our team of surgeons,
physicians, nurses and staff are here for your
family throughout your life.
Our mission at UM BWMC is strengthened by
the extraordinary support from our community,
and we are exceedingly grateful for it. Please take
the time to read about the many partnerships and
support networks through the BWMC Foundation.
This information is found on pages 14 to 17.
As an indispensable part of our community,
we remain steadfastly dedicated to our mission
despite the challenges facing the health care industry. Thank you for your support during this journey.
It is our privilege to care for you and your family.

In fact, U.S. Department of Agriculture dietary guidelines
allow 10 percent of daily calories to come from added sugar.
While sugar is found naturally in some foods like milk and
fruit, it is added to many others and can pile up across meals.
About 70 percent of Americans take in more added sugar
than recommended daily. Avoid secretly sweetened foods
and curb your sugar cravings with these tips:
■ Look at the label. Since sugar has many names, read
beyond the nutrition facts. Check the ingredients for added
sugar under other names such as corn syrup, fruit juice
concentrates and molasses, especially in food products that
are notoriously sweet such as cereal and sauce.
■ Cook creatively.
When baking, use
unsweetened applesauce
in place of sugar. Instead
of sweeteners, add flavor
with spices like ginger,
cinnamon and nutmeg,
or extracts like almond,
vanilla or lemon.
■ Try a substitute.
Achieve sweetness with
a sugar substitute. Look
for replacements with
FDA-approved ingredients
such as saccharin,
aspartame, acesulfame
potassium and sucralose.

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Karen E. Olscamp, FACHE
President and Chief Executive Officer
UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center

If you are struggling to achieve a balanced diet, consider
UM BWMC's Outpatient Dietitian Services. Registered,
licensed dietitians help patients set personal goals and
create individualized nutrition plans. Call 410-553-8146
to schedule an appointment.

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