Is regulating sugar the way to reduce our consumption?

A recent article published in the journal Nature said all forms of added sugar, including table sugar and high fructose corn syrup are as harmful to your health as alcohol and tobacco.

The authors suggested regulating sugar could help decrease the risk of chronic illness.

The group however said sugar that occurs naturally in foods such as milk, 100% juice and in fresh and dried fruits likes dates, figs and raisins was not a threat to one's health.

The American Heart Association recommends about 68 cups a year if you follow a 2200-calorie diet.

Researchers say on average,  Americans consume about 297 cups of sugar every year. Foods with processed sugars often take up (and exceed) the daily recommended amount-- crowding out the healthier options found in fruit, for example.

So would it be worth it to have states regulate sugar by placing hefty taxes on sugary foods, limiting the availability of sugary foods and setting a minimum age for purchasing sugary foods and beverage?

Or would it be easier to educate people about a balance their diet, provide lower-sugar options, and have the Food and Drug Administration require food manufacturers to list added sugars on the Nutrient Facts panel of groceries.

What do you think, Should there be a limit set on sugar in our food supply?