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Expert on HFCS & Diabetes
Arthur Frank, M.D., Medical Director of the George Washington University Weight Management Program addresses high fructose corn syrup and diabetes.
Experts on HFCS
Experts from a variety of backgrounds, ranging from health professional organizations to consumer advocacy groups, talk about high fructose corn syrup.
HFCS Facts & Stats
Research confirms that high fructose corn syrup is safe and nutritionally the same as table sugar and honey. More quick facts are available.
Sweetener FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about Sweeteners
Sweeteners and Health
- Are sugars bad for your health?
- What are fruit juice concentrates?
- Are all caloric (nutritive) sweeteners metabolized similarly?
- How does sugar affect the body?
- Are some sweeteners better for your teeth than others?
- Will high fructose corn syrup or sugar make me obese?
The Benefits of Sweeteners
- Why do we crave sweetness?
- What benefits do nutritive sweeteners provide other than sweetness?
- Are some caloric (nutritive) sweeteners more natural than others?
Sugar, Honey, and High Fructose Corn Syrup
- What are caloric (nutritive) sweeteners?
- How do sugar, honey and high fructose corn syrup compare in terms of calories?
- How many calories in a teaspoon of sugar?
- Is there a difference between sugar produced from sugar beets or sugar cane?
- Is honey healthier than sugar or high fructose corn syrup?
- Is high fructose corn syrup sweeter than sugar?
- What’s the difference between fructose, corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup?
- Does high fructose corn syrup have a lot of fructose in it?
- Is high fructose corn syrup metabolized differently than other sweeteners?
- Why did food and beverage manufacturers switch from sugar to high fructose corn syrup to sweeten products?