Compare and Contrast the Advantages and Disadvantages of Nutritive Sweeteners

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Essay

Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of nutritive sweeteners (sugar alcohols)vs. nonnutritive sweeteners.

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Definitions:

Neurons

Nervous system cells dedicated to conveying information by means of electrical and chemical signals.

Waking Metabolism

The rate at which the body burns calories while awake and active, contributing to overall energy expenditure.

Circadian Rhythm

The innate, internal mechanism that controls the cycle of sleep and wakefulness, recurring approximately every 24 hours.

Fall Asleep

The transition from wakefulness to sleep, characterized by the loss of consciousness and decreased bodily movement.