The potential of sugar-sweetened beverage taxes to tackle childhood obesity has been a key rationale for their introduction. How effective are they? Obesity has become a global public health problem.
Sugar is a ubiquitous part of our modern diet. It adds sweetness to our food and drinks, but consuming too much can seriously affect our health. In this article, we’ll explore the link between ...
June 4, 2024 — Current medical training focuses on weight and body mass index (BMI), exacerbating anti-obesity bias and increasing the risk of eating disorders, the authors said. And it doesn't ...
Simple carbohydrates found in added sugars digest quickly, leading to sharp rises in blood sugar levels, while complex carbohydrates digest more slowly.
Late last year, Mayor Eric Adams signed the Sweet Truth Act, which will require chain restaurants to conspicuously express warnings next to menu items with high volumes of added sugar and ...