What's the deal with sugar?

Posted by: Rainbow

16th Mar 2012 10:29am

Do you think the Government should play a part in prohibiting the amount of sugar that's 'hidden' in processed foods? Perhaps imposing a tax on sugar? Do you think more education should be given on the dangers of excess sugar intake? Have you cut out sugar in the past and noticed a difference in your health and weight? Do you have a sugar substitute? Or do you simply not care...?

lenglish

18th Mar 2012 10:30am

Nutritional info on food packaging gives a good indication of the sugar content of foods - as long as you can recognise the many possible names sugar. I wonder if there could be more clear labelling that defines sugar as sugar.

The other major issue I see is that big business has a huge stake in keeping us eating their products and the addition of sugar can make foods more addictive, and so more product is sold, meaning greater profits. Government legislation around reducing sugar content of foods would have major opposition from the business community which would see their profits reducing. It's all about money!!!

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