Sugar had a huge impact on world history, and it continues to play a major role in our diets. But as tasty as it is, sugar can cause serious health problems. This book explains everything you need to know about the sweet stuff, from its chemistry and history to how it affects our bodies. Artificial sweeteners are also explored, to help you better understand whats in your food.The media is full of advice about what foods to eat and what to avoid. Unfortunately, the advice is constantly changing and often contradictory. Know Your Food explains the real story about whats on your plate.

What are sugar and sweeteners? -- History, manufacture, and use -- Medical concerns -- Consuming sugar.