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...?

squijeelulu

18th Mar 2012 11:58am

I also don't care. I eat sugar in moderation, and have no problem with it. One teaspoonful is 15 calories, so if you have a brain and can add, you can control your sugar intake. We certainly DON'T need a tax on it! People need to be educated and take personal responsibility for their chosen lifestyles and leave the government out of it.
Furthermore, if we're looking for an alternative bio-fuel, sugar is ideal, and we grow plenty of it.
If there's NO tax on it, we can run machinery and cars so much more cheaply with a resource already in abundance in Australia. Think about it, and don't make it so expensive that sugar cane farmers and flow-on job employees are forced out of work!
Jamie Oliver should talk about education and personal responsibilty, NOT taxes and governmental reform!

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