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The public health focus on fructose is argued against in the context of sugar's overall effects.
Public health initiatives should consider a broader perspective on sugar consumption rather than focusing solely on fructose.
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This Viewpoint examines the physiological effects of common sugars and argues against a narrow public health focus on fructose.
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Examining the Health Effects of Fructose
David S. Ludwig · JAMA · 2013
DOI 10.1001/jama.2013.6562
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