Analysis Of Too Sweet For America
“Too Sweet for America”
To decrease caloric intake and combat metabolic illnesses, an increasing number of Americans are switching from natural sugar to artificial sweeteners packets or products. However, several studies indicate artificial sweeteners may have unforeseen health effects. For instance, a twenty-two yearlong study conducted by Harvard University found an association between the consumption of aspartame, often found in artificial sweeteners, and increased risks of cancers in the blood. Furthermore, not just individuals but food corporations, are adding artificial sweeteners to reduce caloric value and garner more appeal for their products. Consequently, the overall consumption of artificial sugars for the average individual could
be larger than one is aware.
With “Too Sweet for America”, we propose that there should be advisory labels on products containing artificial sweeteners. We predict that implementation of the policy will result in the increased awareness of the public of possible risks and side effects from the consumption of artificial sweeteners.
Many supporters of artificial sugars point to some its benefits -- a low calorie alternate, and its sweeter taste -- as reasons to provide leniency to its usage. This push has mostly come from industries holding large financial stakes in artificial sweeteners. However, regardless of possible benefits, it is the consumer’s right to be informed about possible dangers in the food they are consuming. If “Too Sweet for America” is not able to be implemented, alternate policies include: “artificial sugar added" labels displayed prominently rather than explicitly stating possible health effects or the implementation of a policy requiring suppliers to only serve artificial sweeteners upon request.
To decrease caloric intake and combat metabolic illnesses, an increasing number of Americans are switching from natural sugar to artificial sweeteners packets or products. However, several studies indicate artificial sweeteners may have unforeseen health effects. For instance, a twenty-two yearlong study conducted by Harvard University found an association between the consumption of aspartame, often found in artificial sweeteners, and increased risks of cancers in the blood. Furthermore, not just individuals but food corporations, are adding artificial sweeteners to reduce caloric value and garner more appeal for their products. Consequently, the overall consumption of artificial sugars for the average individual could
be larger than one is aware.
With “Too Sweet for America”, we propose that there should be advisory labels on products containing artificial sweeteners. We predict that implementation of the policy will result in the increased awareness of the public of possible risks and side effects from the consumption of artificial sweeteners.
Many supporters of artificial sugars point to some its benefits -- a low calorie alternate, and its sweeter taste -- as reasons to provide leniency to its usage. This push has mostly come from industries holding large financial stakes in artificial sweeteners. However, regardless of possible benefits, it is the consumer’s right to be informed about possible dangers in the food they are consuming. If “Too Sweet for America” is not able to be implemented, alternate policies include: “artificial sugar added" labels displayed prominently rather than explicitly stating possible health effects or the implementation of a policy requiring suppliers to only serve artificial sweeteners upon request.