Kaley Key C. Douglas English 1102-900 19 March 2014 Because of sugars contribution to obesity, should it be regulated? Alter, Charlotte.

"WHO: Only 5% Of Your Daily Calories Should Come From Sugar." Time.Com (2014): 1. Academic Search Complete. Web. 13 Mar. 2014. Alters article discusses the World Health Organizations most recent announcement on the consumption of sugar. It gives advice on how much of your daily diet sugar should be and also offers information on the benefits of following this advice. The article seems to be written in a judgemental manner because of the way it has been worded. The author critiques the World Health Organization by including its guidelines that were previously issued before, and comparing it to these new guidelines. Alter offers useful advice for consumers on how to live a healthy lifestyle, according to those at the World Health Organization, although she seems somewhat skeptical herself. Despite this, she did not let bias get in the way of presenting the facts in a fair and honest manner. Her main goal is to inform the reader on the latest news: that sugar intake has a direct impact on obesity, and the recommended daily sugar intake has gone down from ten percent, to five percent a day. The information can be applied to my line of inquiry and following essays because it gives an insight on the latest guidelines on how the World Health Organization feels on sugar and obesity. This is important because the World Health Organization is the group that is responsible for overseeing the health needs for the countries in the United Nations. Theyre opinions and views are held highly and are one of the more prominent voices in my line of inquiry. This source is also helpful because it gives a sense of how the public is responding to the information being given out by this organization; which seems to be in a hesitant and doubtful manner. I must keep in mind that this article was written by one person, however it will be interesting to follow up on this opinion. Bittman, Mark. "Regulating Our Sugar Habit." New York Times 27 Feb. 2012: 19. Academic Search Complete. Web. 13 Mar. 2014. Bittman offers his opinion about why the state government should regulate sugar habits. He begins his argument by criticizing the fact that those who use food stamps are buying unhealthy foods. Keeping their health in mind, he makes a

statement that taxpayers should be paying money to feed these people good food instead of foods with added sugar. Moving away from this topic, he goes on to say that there is no nutritional need for foods with added sugar. Comparing the regulation to alcohol and tobacco, he challenges the government, as well as the people to acknowledge how big of an issue sugar consumption is becoming. The main point of Bittmans article is to emphasize the fact that regulating sugar is not only necessary, but it can also be done. To add to his credibility, he incorporates a few quotes from Rhonda Storms, a Republican state senator in Florida who was attacked when proposing the idea of keeping those with food stamps from purchasing foods that were high in sugar. This type of reference makes his argument and goals feel more attainable to the audience, knowing that someone that is in power has similar views. This article is helpful because it is unique. It is an article written by a consumer- a normal citizen. He does not have much experience in business or health, although he is extremely relatable because he has much in common with the rest of the population, who will be affected if there is a regulation put on sugar. Another thing to keep in mind while researching is that although he does have the opinion of a normal citizen, he is not a citizen who is on food stamps. It must be researched, but it is fair to predict that those who do purchases with food stamps will have a different opinion than that of Bittman. Hughes, Michelle. "The World Health Organization takes a tough stand on sugar. It's about time we listened." Crikey. N.p., 06 Jan 2014. Web. 13 Mar 2014. This article, written by Michelle Hughes, gives much insight on the World Health Organization and its functions and responsibilities. It gives a detailed description of the organizations past with sugar and relates it to the current issue of obesity. It also incorporates how to United States government is involved in enabling the sugar crisis to continue in the states. The main object of this article was to bring attention to the United States government threatening to stop its donations to the World Health Organization if they recommended the United States cut down on sugar intake. Compared to other sources, it has provided me with the most information that is directly related to my line of inquiry. Not only that, but it also gives reasons as to why different voices, such as the government, and sugar companies, are tied together. The goal of the source was to bring attention to the fact that something extremely peculiar occurred during the year of 2004. Hughes article will serve a major role in my essay because it raises questions as to why the government feels so strongly about sugar intake and consumption. Because it includes three main voices in my essay- World Health Organization, the government, and sugar companies- it gives a good overview of each of the groups opinions and stands on sugar and its contribution to obesity. Because of this, Hughes article opens a door of new voices to be heard and speculations to be evaluated.

Kotz, Deborah. "FDA urged to regulate sugar in drinks." The Boston Globe: Health and Wellness. N.p., 14 Feb 2014. Web. 13 Mar 2014. Kotzs article discusses the tired attempts of health groups and citizens to urge the Food and Drug Administration to regulate substances sold to consumers, resulting in the Food and Drug Administration doing nothing. It gives insight on what the Food and Drug Administration would have to do in order for them to put regulations on beverages. The scientific evidence must be specific and indicate a direct correlation of the consumption of sugar to obesity. Lastly, it touches on the American Beverage Association, who represents soft drink manufacturers. This group makes statements that companies have already made strides towards reducing sugar in beverages. Kotzs article is unique because it specifically includes a sugar company. It is interesting to see that the company is in defense mode when asked about reducing sugar. This article is reliable because it makes references and cites its information back to credible sources such as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It also has direct quotes from an interview with Miriam Guggenheim, a partner in the food and beverage company at Covington and Burling LLP in Washington, DC. The overall goal of the source is to This source will be useful in my essay because it incorporates health organizations and consumers asking for regulations to government programs that should be trusted, such as the Food and Drug Administration. It is also helpful because it gives information as to why the Food and Drug Administration will not take action. Lastly, it will help me better understand the consumers position on regulating sugar, because this is what they have initially asked from the Food and Drug Administration. Querna, Elizabeth. "No, It's Not Just Your Sweet Tooth." U.S. News & World Report 138.11 (2005): 60-62. Academic Search Complete. Web. 19 Mar. 2014. The article by Querna discusses the relationship between sugar and obesity from the sugar industrys perspective. It also describes the efforts made by not only the sugar industries, but also the government, in continuing sugar sales in the United States. More specifically, the article mentions senators in congress that have had long relationships with sugar lobbyists. These types of relationships are what influence the decisions made in congress, which are usually in favor of raising the spending and consumption of sugar. Quernas article discusses the relationship between members in congress and sugar lobbyists. Because of this, it makes it a useful source. It raises questions about congresss intentions: to help the people, or to increase revenues. The only downfall of the source is that it was written nine years ago. Though this is true, it gives good insight as to how decisions are made when it comes to sugar: congress

and lobbyists working together. Another reason why this article is useful is because it discusses the sugar companys view on scientific evidence on sugar related to obesity. It rejects the claims made that one directly causes the other. This article will be useful in my research because I now have the proof that sugar companies and congress are working together, and have been, for years. I will be able to now back up why the government, and organizations run by the government do not take action against the growing sugar consumption, which in turn relates to the increase in obesity. Rochman, Bonnie. "Should Sugar Be Regulated like Alcohol and Tobacco?." TIME. N.p., 2 Feb 2012. Web. 23 Mar 2014. Rochmans article compares sugar to alcohol and tobacco. In the beginning, it takes on a scientific approach, mentioning that consuming large amounts of sugar can result in a sugar high. It then goes into more detail of why Americans consume large amounts of sugar. After stating the facts, Rochman explains why regulating sugar would be tricky. Many consumers love sugar and will be hesitant to put regulations on something they depend on every day. This article is unique because it gives specific reasons as to why regulating sugar will be difficult, but it seems to support it overall. The logic is hard to follow, because it is difficult going back and forth between sides. Although this is true, the information is useful because I get multiple sides. This article will be useful for my research because it shows a viewpoint that is on the fence over regulating sugar. I feel as though because it is on the fence, it gives good and bad reasons for both parties, which makes it less bias. This article will also be helpful because it provides scientific evidence comparing sugar consumption to consumption of all foods. I can use it in my essay to back up opinions of different viewpoints. Ropeik, David. "The Bitter Batter Over Sugar." Psychology Today. N.p., 12 Mar 2013. Web. 13 Mar 2014. This article illustrates the scientific reasons of why sugar is related to obesity, although it focuses more on the difference between natural and man made sugars. There is much controversy over which is better or worse for the body. In this article, it claims that both, in large amounts, are no worse than one over the other. It also discusses how humans today view sugar, and their perceptions on what is acceptable and what it is not. It makes a claim that consumers have psychological misconceptions when it comes to sugar. This article is different from other articles because it looks at the consumers sugar intake as a psychological issue. It even explained that at birth, babies are already addicted to the amounts of sugar given to it in the womb by its mother. If we can be so physically dependent so early, what keeps us from thinking any different growing up around large consumptions of sugar? Could this really be a psychological issue in the eyes of the consumer?

This article will be helpful in my essay because it offer scientific evidence, which is what some of the voices I have heard call for when asked to make decisions. It could shape my argument in the sense that I could provide some conclusions or common grounds to the two parties who are in disagreements over this issue. Another way it can help my essay is by giving me the psychological view on consumers and how they view their own sugar intake. Thalheimer, Judith C. "Sugar Buzz: The Scoop On Sweeteners." Environmental Nutrition 37.3 (2014): 6. Academic Search Complete. Web. 13 Mar. 2014. Thalheimers article describes sugars role in the lives of people in the United States. She discusses the consumption of sugar and sugars role in our diets. She also describes the harmful affects of sugar, and the dangers of continuing down this road of consuming too much. She provides helpful information, such as words to look for on labels that indicate a form of sugar and the difference between natural and added sugars. She provides specific examples like these for the public that can be utilized day to day to make a real change in sugar intake. Thalheimers main point throughout this article is simply for the public to recognize how harmful an overload of sugar can be on our bodies. She builds credit to her article by incorporating statistics from reliable sources such as the American Heart Association, the US Department of Agriculture, and also references Kimber Stanhope, PhD, who has a is a nutrition researcher at the University of California. The article is helpful in my research because it gives background information on sugar and the affect it has on our bodies. It will be useful when beginning my essay, so that my audience will understand the general information before applying it to my line of inquiry and entering the discussion.