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Metabolism of HFCS & Sugar - From the Experts

John S. White, Ph.D., Caloric Sweetener Expert and President, White Technical Research discusses how the body handles high fructose corn syrup and sugar.

HFCS and ADD/ADHD

Is there a connection between high fructose corn syrup and hyperactivity/attention deficit disorder? Pediatric nutritionist Dr. Keith-Thomas Ayoob responds.

Dietitians on HFCS

Registered dietitians are talking about high fructose corn syrup.

Sugar Consumption

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Per Capita Consumption of Sugar

U.S. per capita consumption of sugar continues to exceed that of high fructose corn syrup. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates per capita sugar consumption in 2008 was 47.2 lbs per year.

A downloadable PDF of the Per Capita Consumption of Sugar chart is available.

Sugar Consumption Chart

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service. 2008. Table 51 -- Refined cane and beet sugar: estimated number of per capita calories consumed daily, by calendar year.