During a recent press conference, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. characterized sugar as a poison, asserting its dangerous health implications. He referred to Paracelsus' principle that emphasizes that the harmful effects of any substance are dosage-dependent. Kennedy stressed the urgent need for improved sugar labeling and education while unveiling the alarming rise in diabetes among Americans, especially in children. In contrast, Courtney Gaine of The Sugar Association countered Kennedy's claims, stating that sugar, in moderation, is an integral part of a balanced diet and criticized the demonization of added sugars.
Kennedy highlighted that our national spending on conditions like diabetes rivals our military budget, posing a significant existential threat to the nation's future.
In the face of alarming diabetes statistics, Kennedy advocated for better labeling and public education on sugar consumption, pushing for upcoming Dietary Guidelines to recommend zero added sugar.
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