Sugar: there's more to the obesity crisis

Access through your institution Buy or subscribe To describe sugar as “toxic” is extreme, as is its ludicrous comparison with alcohol (_Nature_ 482, 27–29; 2012). Such sensationalism could

damage the livelihoods of thousands of people working in the sugar industry worldwide, and will be felt in countries such as Australia, the United States, Fiji, Mauritius, Indonesia and

India. As the senator for Queensland, Australia, where sugar is the most significant agricultural crop, I wish to voice the industry's concerns. Consumers should be assured that sugar

is a safe ingredient and suitable for consumption as part of a balanced diet. This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution ACCESS OPTIONS Access through your

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FAQs * Contact customer support AUTHOR INFORMATION AUTHORS AND AFFILIATIONS * Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Ron Boswell Authors * Ron Boswell View author publications You can also search

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Sugar: there's more to the obesity crisis. _Nature_ 482, 470 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/482470d Download citation * Published: 22 February 2012 * Issue Date: 23 February 2012 *

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