RT Journal
T1 Sugar: Its production, technology, and uses
JF Journal of the American Medical Association
JO Journal of the American Medical Association
YR 1949
FD November 12
VO 141
IS 11
SP 808
OP 808
DO 10.1001/jama.1949.02910110060034
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.1949.02910110060034
AB This book is intended for the layman who is interested in general information about the sugar industry and for others who wish to get a comprehensive picture. The author discusses the chemistry of sugar, production and refining methods for both cane and beet sugar, trade and economic aspects, a few of the by-products and, in the last chapter, a concise history of the industry, including a few philosophic considerations. The author does not go into the details of the nutritive contribution of sugar or of carbohydrate metabolism. The author states, "There are many reasons why it is desirable to increase the consumption of sugar." This statement could be questioned, especially in view of the growing problem of obesity that exists in our adult population. In defense of the author, it must be said that he clearly indicates that calories are only one of the important items of the diet.The