In this issue of the Journal, Lustig contends that a reduction in fructose consumption is necessary to combat
the obesity epidemic (
1
). His review is one of many recently that is focused on the adverse health effects
of increased intakes of sugars, especially added sugars and those coming from sugar-sweetened
beverages. Although registered dietitians have for years focused on fat as the macronutrient
most associated with chronic disease, it has become increasingly clear that the amount
and quality of carbohydrates in the diet may be equally as important as fats to reduce
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Biography
R. K. Johnson is associate provost and a professor of nutrition, Nutrition and Food Sciences, The University of Vermont, Burlington.
Biography
B. A. Yon is a research specialist, Nutrition and Food Sciences, The University of Vermont, Burlington.
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Accepted:
June 4,
2010
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