Obesity

Diet firm launches consumer education campaign on sugar

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, March 28th, 2005

Nutritionist Colette Heimowitz, MSc, vice president of education and research for Atkins Health & Medical Information Services, said consumers need to consider whether the consumption of added sugars is really good for them.

In fact, many nutritionists would agree that over-consumption of added sugars is a contributing factor to America's obesity epidemic. Heimowitz has very clear advice on this matter for consumers - know what is in the foods you are eating and don't rely on marketing slogans.

"We believe, and emerging science confirms, a high refined carbohydrate diet, particularly one that includes a significant amount of added sugars, in a...

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Source: Obesity and Diabetes Week (2005-03-28)

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