Dietary sugars, fructose in particular, have potential roles in obesity and metabolic diseases. This book is the first comprehensive treatment presenting all aspects of dietary sugars as they relate to health and disease, from historical perspectives to public health policies. Sections focus on the classification and production of sugars, social and economic aspects of sugars, physiology and metabolism of dietary sugars, and sugar and public health. Each chapter features a concise, thorough summary of current knowledge, including an overview of cutting-edge research, controversies, and future perspectives.