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Facts on HFCS and Diabetes
Watch experts discuss the myths and facts about high fructose corn syrup and diabetes.
Sweetener Comparison
Interested in how high fructose corn syrup compares to other common sweeteners?
Top HFCS Myths
Contrary to its name, high fructose corn syrup is not high in fructose. More myth-busting information is available.
HFCS in Moderation
Americans would need to eat 87 bowls of bran cereal in a single day to reach the Institute of Medicine’s recommended daily allowance of added sugars from high fructose corn syrup.
Experts on HFCS
Numerous experts from a variety of backgrounds, ranging from health professional organizations to
consumer advocacy groups, bring perspective to the debate
on high fructose corn syrup.
In this section of SweetSurprise.com, you will find information from credible sources supporting the consensus that high fructose corn syrup is safe and nutritionally the same as sugar.
Click on the links at left to read quotes about high fructose corn syrup from the American Medical Association, American Dietetic Association, the Food and Drug Administration, medical doctors, registered dietitians, academic researchers and consumer advocates.
Additionally, you can click on the Experts on Video link to watch medical doctors, registered dietitians and sweetener experts discuss the topics of high fructose corn syrup and sugar, diabetes, obesity and metabolism of high fructose corn syrup. Or click on Research to read studies on high fructose corn syrup published in a variety of prestigious peer reviewed journals such as the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
You can also find quotes from experts on the topics of obesity, metabolism, health effects and more in the Experts Respond section.
A downloadable version of quotes from experts on some of the most relevant topics about high fructose corn syrup is also available.