Questions and Answers About Sugars
Favorably Reviewed By: American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation Think about foods you most enjoy eating. Chances are they contain some form of sugar. It could be…
Questions and Answers About Fructose
What is fructose? Fructose is a monosaccharide, or single sugar, that has the same chemical formula as glucose but a different molecular structure. Sometimes called fruit sugar,…
Background on Carbohydrates & Sugars
Carbohydrates and Sugars Carbohydrates are one of three basic macronutrients needed to sustain life (the other two are proteins and fats). They are found in a wide…
Food & Health Survey: Consumer Attitudes toward Food, Nutrition & Health (2006)
Full Report (PDF) INTRODUCTION Background & ObjectivesThe benchmark IFIC Foundation Food & Health Survey provides insights regarding specific catalysts and barriers to healthful eating. This consumer data…