In The News 2009

In an interview with FoodNavigator-USA.com, Barry Popkin, Ph.D., states, “We were wrong in our speculations on high fructose corn syrup about their link to weight.”

Becky Hand, R.D, L.D, M.Ed., lead advising dietitian for SparkPeople.com, writes about her change of views of high fructose corn syrup after reading numerous studies and helps readers understand several common myths about this safe sweetener.

Nutrition consultant Neva Cochran, M.S., R.D., L.D., appears on WFAA-TV’s “The Not So Perfect Parent” segment to discuss healthy summer eating tips for children and addresses the role of sweeteners, including high fructose corn syrup, in a balanced diet. Click on the link above to watch the segment.

Article by Ed Blonz, Ph.D. in The San Diego Union Tribune discusses similarities between honey and high fructose corn syrup.

Report by Chief Science Correspondent Robert Bazell
on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams discusses the similarities between high fructose corn syrup and sugar.

Article by Salynn Boyles on WebMD discusses new research on fructose and why readers should not confuse the findings with high fructose corn syrup.

Commentary by James M. Rippe, M.D., in The Tampa Tribune addresses confusion about common sweeteners including high fructose corn syrup and sugar.

Article by Chris Rosenbloom, Ph.D., R.D. in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution helps readers understand several common nutrition myths including high fructose corn syrup and weight gain.

Article by Robin Hilmantel on QSRmagazine.com puts perspective on decisions by Snapple and Pepsi to market limited offerings, select product lines made with sugar.

Article by Memo Sanchez in The Nevada Sagebrush discusses why high fructose corn syrup is targeted in the obesity debate and provides factual information.

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