How long could a human survive on water and maple syrup alone?

Subject: How long could a human survive on water and maple syrup alone?

Date: Sat Dec 11 11:43:03 1999
Posted by Nathan D.
Grade level: undergrad School: Roosevelt Univ.
City: Schaumburg State/Province: IL Country: USA
Area of science: Biochemistry
ID: 944934183.Bc

Message:


 I've heard syrup referred to as pure carbohydrate. If this is true, 
shouldn't a human be able to survive for quite some time (over 4 months) 
on strictly water and maple syrup?

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