HBO's The Weight of the Nation offers viewers a chance to visit with a wide variety of Americans affected by the growing issue of obesity—including the diabetic and overweight, those who have lost weight and those who have gained.

In an interview with Dave Williams, Briscoe discusses everything from employment -146,000 people are employed by the U.S. sugar industry - to the making of brown sugar, "sweet feed" and practicing moderation. Briscoe's interview starts at the 6 minute mark. Listen to the entire conversation here!