NPR reported on the first soda tax to be passed in the US, with voters in Berkeley, California, passing the measure aimed at reducing
the effects of sugar consumption on health, particularly increased rates of obesity and diabetes.
No previous studies have investigated the direct
effect of sugar consumption on the development of breast cancer using breast cancer animal models or examined specific mechanisms, she added.
No previous studies have investigated the direct
effect of sugar consumption on the development of breast cancer using breast cancer animal models or examined specific mechanisms, she added.
Not exact matches
The American Beverage Association dismissed the study in a statement, saying it did «not show that consuming
sugar - sweetened beverages causes chronic diseases and the authors themselves acknowledge that they are at best estimating
effects of sugar - sweetened beverage
consumption.»
Although sales taxes on soft drinks in Ireland and France have both been associated with a reduction in
consumption, the health
effects have not been studied.15 16 No significant
effect on obesity
of US state sales taxes has been found, although the level
of taxation there has probably been too low to affect health.13 17 The modelled estimates
of the health
effect of a 20 %
sugar sweetened drink tax in the United States vary, but such a tax has been predicted to reduce obesity by up to three percentage points.13 18 The
effect of a
sugar sweetened drink tax in the UK has not, until now, been formally estimated.
The markedly different levels
of consumption of sugar sweetened drinks in the United States and the UK (735 kJ / person / day in the US compared with 209 kJ in the UK) suggest that a tax may have a lesser
effect in the UK.12 19
The drink category that shows a relatively large substitution
effect (cross price value > 0.10; that is, a 2 % or greater increase in
consumption for a 20 % price rise) for price rises
of concentrated
sugar sweetened drinks is concentrated diet soft drinks.
Whereas estimates from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey and Living Costs and Food Survey are broadly comparable (123 mL / adult / day versus 168 mL / person / day), the British Soft Drinks Association's figures are threefold to fourfold higher.48 61 The level and pattern
of consumption will determine the magnitude
of the public health
effects of a
sugar sweetened drinks tax, as well as its
effect on health inequalities.
In terms
of own price elasticity values, a recent meta - analysis estimated an average own price
effect for carbonated
sugar sweetened drinks (a near equivalent
of the category non-concentrated
sugar sweetened drinks, which predominantly includes carbonated drinks)
of − 0.93, larger than our value
of − 0.81.51 Our estimated value is also at the lower end
of the range
of own price elasticities frequently cited for
sugar sweetened drinks
of − 0.8 to − 1.0, based on one large review.52 Our own price estimate is comparable to experimental data (a 25 % reduction for a 35 % price rise) in a canteen study.53 However, all these estimates may be influenced by US studies in which higher estimates may reflect higher levels
of consumption.
The growing evidence
of the negative health
effects of sugar sweetened drinks has led to calls for action to limit
consumption.1 2 Several options exist, including controls on the marketing
of sugar sweetened drinks, limits on portion sizes, and taxation.3 In the United Kingdom, the sale
of sugar sweetened drinks in schools and their advertisement during children's television is banned.
The rise in
sugar sweetened drink
consumption has been noted to have displaced milk from the diet, and this may partly account for the apparent detrimental
effects of regular
sugar sweetened drink
consumption on bone health.57
In terms
of effect on
consumption, Ng et al estimated a reduction in
sugar sweetened drink intake
of 104 mL (10 %) per person per week compared with our predicted reduction
of around 15 %.19 The substitution
effects predicted in Ng et al's study are very slight, and as a result the predicted change in energy intake is larger (net decrease
of 24 kJ / person / day compared with our estimate
of 17 kJ / person / day).
The lower levels
of baseline
sugar sweetened drink
consumption in the UK compared with the US may in part explain why the
effect on obesity that we estimate in the UK is much less than that estimated in the US.12 The differences with respect to other modelling studies may also be partly explained by their use
of higher own price elasticity values for
sugar sweetened drinks than we have calculated and used here.18 22 52 We can not make direct comparisons between the results
of our study and the results
of recent studies
of the
effect of reducing
sugar sweetened drink
consumption on body weight in children, 5 7 as the relation between energy balance and change in body mass index in children who are growing is different from that in adults.
We chose to model the
effects on body weight because good evidence (from both trials and epidemiological studies) links regular
consumption of sugar sweetened drinks to weight gain.8 10 12 Moreover, data from longitudinal studies support the idea that changes in the price
of sugar sweetened drinks are linked to changes in body weight.20 Other groups have used this form
of modelling to estimate the
effects of a
sugar sweetened drink tax on obesity.18 21 22
In terms
of substitution
effects, the major difference between our estimates and those from the US is that our data indicate that diet soft drinks are a substitute for
sugar sweetened drinks, whereas US data suggest that diet soft drinks are a complement (as the price
of sugar sweetened drinks goes up,
consumption of diet drinks goes down).18 22 This may explain why a US tax on
sugar sweetened drinks has been so heavily resisted, as a «double whammy» on sales
of both diet soft drinks and
sugar sweetened drinks would occur.18.
Multiple recent studies have linked disturbing side
effects and long - term health problems to the
consumption of artificial additives and
sugar substitutes like aspartame.
This study does not show that consuming
sugar - sweetened beverages causes chronic diseases and the authors themselves acknowledge that they are at best estimating
effects of sugar - sweetened beverage
consumption.
Non-linear
effects of soda taxes on
consumption and weight outcomes [i], published in the US publication Health Economics casts serious doubt on the effectiveness
of imposing a tax on
sugar - sweetened beverages to curb obesity.
Non-linear
effects of soda taxes on
consumption and weight outcome [1], published in the US publication Health Economics casts serious doubt on the effectiveness
of imposing a tax on
sugar - sweetened beverages to curb obesity.
Reviews
of the health
effects of sugar sweetened beverages that are performed by authors with financial ties to food companies are five times more likely to conclude that there is no association
of sugar consumption with weight gain compared to those with other sponsors (relative risk: 5.0, 95 % CI: 1.3 — 19.3)[42].
The food and beverage industry frequently sponsors research on the health
effects of added
sugars consumption and has produced reviews for policy purposes.
Reviews
of the health
effects of sugar sweetened beverages performed by authors with financial ties to the
sugar industry are five times more likely to conclude there is no association
of sugar consumption with weight gain [42].
This observation has precipitated numerous observational studies and randomized controlled trials
of the
effect of added
sugars or SSB
consumption on body weight and cardiovascular disease risk factors (6, 8, 9).
In the same way that soda made with cane
sugar in lieu
of high fructose corn syrup is not a healthful beverage, there needs to be a clear message that «slime - free» ground beef is by no means the golden standard, especially when an ever - growing body
of research continues to highlight the harmful
effects of red meat
consumption (the latest: it «contributes substantially to premature death»).
For example, in men with prediabetes, abundant
consumption of foods containing starch and
sugar in the evening had a negative
effect on their blood glucose regulation.
A study published in June backs him up: Researchers found that higher
consumption of fiber, whole grains and produce had protective
effects — while a diet packed with added
sugars and refined grains was associated with increased risk.
This study showed
consumption of resistant starch had a favorable
effect on cholesterol and blood
sugar levels in overweight individuals.
To receive the libido - enhancing
effects of chocolate, I recommend dramatically reducing
sugar consumption in the rest
of your diet and only eating dark chocolate.
Consumption of a high - fat, high -
sugar diet may have detrimental
effects on the hippocampus, which has consequences on memory function and appetite control and sets up a vicious cycle to sustain overeating (40).
It's important to note the reduced
consumption of carbohydrates in the study --- some researchers have called Alzheimer's type 3 diabetes due to the deleterious
effects of excess
sugar and carbohydrates on the brain.
Type 2 diabetes refers to a condition where the cells
of the body become resistant to the
effects of insulin, which is typically the result
of obesity and / or the
consumption of excessive amounts
of sugar and high carbohydrate foods associated with the standard American diet.
The sad thing is that most people are not aware
of the devastating
effects that excess
sugar consumption has on the body.
The ratio
of fat,
sugar, and salt in processed foods cause a near - constant release
of positive chemicals that over time need more input for the same
effect, leading to higher rates
of consumption.
Carbohydrate - rich foods typically have a high Glycemic Index (GI), which is a measurement
of the food's
effect on your blood
sugar after
consumption.
Because
sugar is devoid
of minerals, vitamins, fiber, and has such a deteriorating
effect on the endocrine system, major researchers and major health organizations (American Dietetic Association and American Diabetic Association) agree that
sugar consumption in America is one
of the 3 major causes
of degenerative disease.
However, in light
of advances in our understanding
of sugar consumption — and its
effects on the body based on scientific studies — the WHO will soon officially recommend half that amount.
In my opinion, regardless
of what the
effects of sugar are and despite understanding why is
sugar bad for you, it's almost impossible to completely avoid the
consumption of sugar.
Consumption of Aloe Vera has beneficial
effects on reducing blood
sugar levels.
More research is necessary in order to unequivocally identify the primary cause
of the Warburg
effect, and regardless, this research does not prove that limited
sugar consumption would prevent cancer from developing from alternative mechanisms.
The overall
effect of consuming a diet high in
sugar on these numerous health markers is likely more detrimental to overall health compared to increased
consumption of saturated fat, which can increase LDL but at the same time raise HDL.
A comparison was made between the
effects of lowering
sugar consumption and the
effects of the drug tamoxifen.
The present long - term prospective study is the first to investigate the association
of sugar consumption from sweet food / beverages with prevalent, incident and recurrent mood disorders, while also examining the
effect these disorders might have on subsequent habitual
sugar intake.
The Institute
of Medicine recommended no more than 25 % calories from added
sugar based on the NHANES III study
of increased
consumption of added
sugar and reduced intake
of macronutrients, especially at the level
of more than 25 %.3 However, this recommendation did not consider health
effects.
For instance, the
consumption of sugar - sweetened beverages, sweets, and processed foods may make it harder to do so, whereas the
consumption of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables might make it easier.4 - 10 Physical activity should also influence long - term weight gain, but evidence to support this expectation has been surprisingly inconsistent.11 - 14 In addition, the duration
of television viewing and
of sleep may influence energy
consumption, energy expenditure, or both.15 - 19 Different lifestyle behaviors have often been evaluated separately, thus limiting relative comparisons or the quantification
of combined
effects.
Data has been mixed, with some studies showing high amounts
of long term
sugar consumption having no
effect on mood, whereas others show
sugar and carbohydrate
consumption having quite a robust
effect on aggression and mood (3).
Risk factors for GDM that are modifiable during pregnancy include excessive weight gain which is a very frequent phenomenon that is observed in a majority
of pregnant women (in up to 75 %
of pregnancies).35 36 Further modifiable risk factors include lifestyle behaviours such as low levels
of physical activity, high fat and animal protein
consumption, high intake
of added
sugar and low intake
of vegetable and fruit fiber.37 Regular food intake and avoidance
of snacking can have beneficial
effects on weight and glucose tolerance, but this has mostly been tested outside
of pregnancy.38 — 42 Another key factor is mental health.