In addition to cane and beet sugars, there are many more rather specialized sweetening agents used in various parts of the world, such as corn and maple syrups, honey, sorghum, and palm and malt sugars. Corn syrup, a largely sticky, virtually colorless liquid, derived directly from cornstarch. It can be used to control crystallization in candies. Honey, which is high in fructose and glucose, is more expensive than sugar and is used to sweeten certain foods only when it's distinctive taste, is desired. Maple syrup may be considered in the same category, mainly because of it's flavor.
Sugars are a source of energy for the body.
During intense physical activity, they are the main energy source for the body. There are no nutritional differences among sugars. The body uses all types the same way. Simple sugars then travel through the blood stream to body cells. There they provide energy and help form proteins or stored for future use.