Event Details
Event Type: Webinar
Thu
January 29, 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm
At your computer/device
Event Registration
Sugar Smarts
Excess sugar intake is linked to numerous health problems, including weight gain, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Too much added sugar can also contribute to high blood pressure, and chronic inflammation. Ah, sugar… we know it’s not good for us, but we can’t seem to stop eating it! In fact, most Americans consume about 60 pounds of added sugar a year!
Join us for an interactive and practical webinar to learn the biological, psychological, and social factors that make it so hard to stop eating sugar. We will discuss the current guidelines from the American Heart Association about acceptable levels of added sugar for generally good health, expose some surprising sources of added sugar, and explore three specific strategies you can use to reduce your sugar consumption. Walk away with a better understanding of why you crave sugar and 1-2 practical ways to eat less of it.
This class will be recorded and a one-week link to the recording will be shared with all registered participants. To receive incentive points, attend at least 80% of the live session or listen to the entire recording within one week. Request disability accommodations and access info.
Instructor: Sally Duplantier, MS, is a gerontologist and healthspan educator, dedicated to helping people “live their best life longer.” She holds a master’s in gerontology from USC and a certificate in nutrition science from Stanford and is currently pursuing a doctorate in public health. Her research examines how nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress, and social engagement influence healthy aging.
Class details are subject to change.