There is currently a lot of debate about the problems (obesity, tooth decay, type 2 diabetes, diabetes-linked amputations etc) associated with the British obsession for sugar with a claim that no more than 5% of daily calories should come from this source (http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/jul/17/cut-recommended-daily-allowance-sugar-5-percent-daily-calories-report). The medical profession have even suggested imposing a tax on sugar-laced drinks and using the raised money to reduce the costs of healthier options. Food manufacturers are not notably keen and appear to suggest that anyone can choose healthier options by reading lists of ingredients on packaging. I don't think is is really all that easy and some groups (children, visually impaired and the working poor) are likely to find this problematic. I don't get the impression that the government will do much that might irritate the sugar crew!
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Friday 17 July 2015
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There is currently a lot of debate about the problems (obesity, tooth decay, type 2 diabetes, diabetes-linked amputations etc) associated with the British obsession for sugar with a claim that no more than 5% of daily calories should come from this source (http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/jul/17/cut-recommended-daily-allowance-sugar-5-percent-daily-calories-report). The medical profession have even suggested imposing a tax on sugar-laced drinks and using the raised money to reduce the costs of healthier options. Food manufacturers are not notably keen and appear to suggest that anyone can choose healthier options by reading lists of ingredients on packaging. I don't think is is really all that easy and some groups (children, visually impaired and the working poor) are likely to find this problematic. I don't get the impression that the government will do much that might irritate the sugar crew!
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