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What type of sugar is considered good sugar and bad sugar? and what harm will it do to eat one piece of candy every now and then?

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Complex sugar better: A candy now and then is fine.complex sugars like in fruit--cherries,strawberries are much better than table sugar or sugar in drinks

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Neigatha Graney answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Eat Quality Carbs: Enjoying candy in limited quantity is allowed. Processed foods are often sweetened with table sugar (sucrose), fructose (fruit juices), corn syrup & offers minimal nutrition or fiber but lots of calories. Complex sugars found in fruits, vegetables offer nutrients, fiber & more. Do limit Carb intake to 45-65% daily calories. See more info at: http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/carbs.html

Answered 8/6/2014

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