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What is the bitter truth about sugar according to the text?
What is the bitter truth about sugar according to the text?
Sugar is a big contributor to modern illnesses.
Why did the sugar industry make people believe that sugar wasn't that bad?
Why did the sugar industry make people believe that sugar wasn't that bad?
To shift blame to fat for health issues like obesity and heart disease.
What is the author's warning about consuming sugar even if someone appears healthy?
What is the author's warning about consuming sugar even if someone appears healthy?
Sugar can still be damaging even if there are no immediate visible effects.
What is highlighted as one of the biggest enemies in the text?
What is highlighted as one of the biggest enemies in the text?
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Who did the sugar industry pay to downplay the link between sugar and heart disease in the 1960s?
Who did the sugar industry pay to downplay the link between sugar and heart disease in the 1960s?
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What was falsely blamed for heart disease by the sugar industry?
What was falsely blamed for heart disease by the sugar industry?
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What was the commonly held belief about sugar's impact in the past?
What was the commonly held belief about sugar's impact in the past?
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Who helped create federal government dietary guidelines and was involved in downplaying sugar's negative effects?
Who helped create federal government dietary guidelines and was involved in downplaying sugar's negative effects?
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What does the text highlight as a common behavior related to sugar consumption?
What does the text highlight as a common behavior related to sugar consumption?
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What are some of the dangers associated with eating too much sugar?
What are some of the dangers associated with eating too much sugar?
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