The WHO and FAO’s report angered the U.S. sugar lobby and food manufacturers and they decided to fight back. They began lobbying to prevent the U.S. government from accepting the proposals. The Sugar Association wrote a letter to WHO threatening them by asking they show proof that sugar is linked to obesity, while a congressmen recruited by the food industry insisted that the secretary of health cut off the $406 million yearly contribution to WHO.
Also, the National Soft Drink Association argued that 25 percent added sugar in the diet is not harmful and there is no clear evidence that shows what they are stating is wrong. However, there have been numerous studies conducted that show sugar is linked to obesity.
A study conducted in 1990 found males and females who drank artificially-sweetened soda for a three-week period significantly reduced their calorie intake, while there was a decrease in body weight in the males. However, both sexes who drank soda sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup for the same period of time increased both their calorie intake and body weight.
We as Americans can take simple steps to stop this obesity epidemic. Simple refusal to purchase the sugar-laden drinks and food is the first step. And if we all did this, then the issue between the U.S. government, food industry and the WHO/FAO would become a non-issue.
The Omnivore January 28, 2004
It is beyond reprehensible that the U.S. government is putting the interests of powerful American sugar barons ahead of the global fight against obesity. It’s no mystery that consumption of sugar plays a major role in the obesity epidemic. Perhaps the administration should review some of the 100-plus ways in which sugar can damage your health reference list that I have compiled.
As my regular readers already know, I feel strongly that there is entirely too much sugar in most peoples' diets. It is one of the biggest enemies we face in our pursuit of a healthy eating program. It appears in almost everything we eat and drink, making it virtually impossible to avoid. It is a proven fact that sugar increases insulin levels, which can lead to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, weight gain, premature aging and many more negative side effects.
Controlling insulin levels is one of the most important things you can do to optimize your health, and avoiding sugar is essential to do this. Fortunately, energy psychology tools like Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) can be enormously helpful in kicking the sugar habit. We have been using EFT to successfully treat emotional stresses, including food cravings, such as those related to sugar for some time. I have an EFT DVD series; also available on VHS that provides a total satisfaction guarantee.
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