Sugar and the politicization of science

Ronald Bailey reports at Reason about how the sugar industry influences government nutrition guidelines.

...demonization of fat actually helped increase U.S. sugar consumption, as health-conscious Americans replaced morning eggs and sausage with carbs like bagels, or turned to low-fat and fat-free offerings where added sugar helped fill the taste void."

...as Americans consumed more calories, including more calories from added sugars, per capita the rates of obesity and Type 2 Diabetes soared.

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