Moderation of Sugars - From the Experts


James M. Rippe, M.D., Cardiologist and Biomedical Sciences Professor at the University of Central Florida discusses family nutrition concerns, moderation and high fructose corn syrup.

A Balanced Diet

Are you trying to eat a balanced diet? Registered dietitian Kim Galeaz offers suggestions to get kids involved too.

Resources for Facts

The U.S. government and a variety of organizations have information available on nutrition and health.

Sugar vs HFCS

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Myth: Sugar is healthier than high fructose corn syrup.

Reality: High fructose corn syrup is nearly identical in composition to table sugar — both contain approximately 50% glucose and 50% fructose. Sugar and high fructose corn syrup have the same number of calories as most carbohydrates; both have four calories per gram. Because they are nearly compositionally equivalent, the human body cannot tell the difference between high fructose corn syrup and sugar.