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Old Sun, Jan-29-17, 09:34
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More and more I get the feeling that as the true health impact of sugar is exposed, it will be handled in the way tobacco and alcohol are handled. Health warnings on labels and additional taxes in whatever form. I agree with the health warnings and labels, not sure how to best approach the social and health cost that it causes, as it needs to become an impact on those who make the decision to consume. When we review how much diabetes and obesity cost alone, and then we factor in the cost of the general symptoms of insulin resistance/metabolic syndrome, it becomes staggering! I've always felt that freedom of choice has a wide range as long as the impact is limited to the one making the choice. This is not an easy problem. Then, add in the massive influence from the sugar producing lobby, and you have an issue that becomes tied up with misinformation in the promotion of a healthy balanced diet. Balanced? It's tough for addicts to embrace balance.
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