Since the 1970s,consumption of refined white sugar has decreased,mostly because

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Use of refined white sugar has decreased because use of high-fructose corn syrup has increased.High-fructose corn syrup is used because it is cheaper to produce and sweeter than white table sugar.Unfortunately,consumers are not using less sugar;in fact,they are consuming more sugar overall.Use of artificial sweeteners,honey,and other natural sweeteners has increased,but this is not the main contributor to decreased refined white sugar consumption.

Since the 1970s,consumption of Refined White Sugar Has Decreased,mostly Because