Many sweet foods contain added sugars
(sucrose, a disaccharide).
Sugars are sources of energy; most Americans overconsume this nutrient.
Many sweet foods contain added sugars
(sucrose, a disaccharide).
Other packaged foods use a cheaper sweetener:
high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS,
a mix
of the monosaccharides glucose and fructose).
Both sucrose and HFCS are refined, processed sugars that should be consumed in moderation to avoid excess calories in your diet.
