There are other simple sugars that you have probably heard of.

All carbohydrates are made up of one or more simple sugars.

Simple sugars are, more often than not, accompanied by fat, as in a piece of cake.

Glucose is a simple sugar that provides energy to all of the cells in your body.

Also make them understand that this simple sugar is not adequate for my diet.

Such simple sugars are often called "empty calories" and can lead to weight gain.

A 2003 report recommends less than 10% simple sugars.

But remember to limit your intake of simple sugars and sweets.

An Oligosaccharide is a polymer made of a few different simple sugars.

Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates with only one simple sugar.