All Sugars Are Not Created Equal
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While it is well known that consuming too much sugar has negative consequences, emerging research is demonstrating that high-fructose corn syrup may exert specific, unique effects on both systemic and oral health.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
After reading this course, the participant should be able to:
- Compare and contrast high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and refined sugar.
- Discuss the composition of HFCS.
- Identify the effects of fructose on systemic and oral health.
This course was published in the June 2015 issue and expires June 30, 2018. The authors have no commercial conflicts of interest to disclose. This 2 credit hour self-study activity is electronically mediated.
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