FDA and USDA: Too Much Sugar is Bad
The US Department of Agriculture and Department of Health and Human Services has set strict limits on sugar intake. The new guidelines limit sugar to only 10% of daily calories. This particular movement has been surrounded by consumers, lawmakers, and public-health advocates since the early 2000s. The concern relates to causes of obesity, weight gain, and other possible health problems among the youth of the US.
Arguing Over Sugar
During recent years, anti-soda crusaders have consistently blamed sodas for obesity’s sake. Certain states are taking this issue seriously. For instance, New York’s ex-Mayor Bloomberg submitted a plan to limit soda sizes; however, that idea was tossed out by New York’s highest
The US Department of Agriculture and Department of Health and Human Services has set strict limits on sugar intake. The new guidelines limit sugar to only 10% of daily calories. This particular movement has been surrounded by consumers, lawmakers, and public-health advocates since the early 2000s. The concern relates to causes of obesity, weight gain, and other possible health problems among the youth of the US.
Arguing Over Sugar
During recent years, anti-soda crusaders have consistently blamed sodas for obesity’s sake. Certain states are taking this issue seriously. For instance, New York’s ex-Mayor Bloomberg submitted a plan to limit soda sizes; however, that idea was tossed out by New York’s highest