David Briscoe says news reports involving natural sugar are often misleading . It takes the focus and resources away from us supporting scientifically verified , proven interventions dealing with obesity . He says recent studies linking excess sugar to poor health are inadequate . Too often , he says , headlines confuse sucrose -- or sugar -- with high - fructose corn syrup .
David Briscoe says news reports involving natural sugar are often misleading . He says recent studies linking excess sugar to poor health are inadequate . Too often , he says , headlines confuse sucrose -- or sugar -- with high - fructose corn syrup .