Does Sugar Increase Cancer Risk?

Welcome to Cancer Questions with Dana-Farber. Does sugar increase cancer risk?
In this episode, Christina Conte, RDN, LDN, nutritionist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, clarifies the misconception that sugar feeds cancer and explains the key differences between added sugar and naturally occurring sugar.
Learn about the American Heart Association's recommended sugar intake and tips on reading nutrition labels.
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00:00 Does sugar increase cancer risk?
00:15 Sugar does not feed cancer
00:26 Added sugar vs. naturally occurring sugar
00:49 Recommended levels of added sugar
00:59 Checking how much added sugar in a food
01:10 Naturally occurring sugar and nutrition