Madison Konur 7th Period-Article 1
Article Name: "Sugar Free: Not So Fast"
Bibliography Entry:
Waldron, Patricia. “Sugar Free: Not So Fast.” Today's Science. Infobase Learning, Oct. 2014. Web. 8 Sept. 2015. .
Part I: Who, When, and Where: Eran Elinav, an immunologist, and Eran Segal, a computational biologist, were the the researchers in this experiment. The research was performed over an eleven week period at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, and the results were published in the September 17, 2014 issue of Nature.
Part II: Why? Artificial sweeteners are not digested in the human gut, which contains a group of bacteria unique to each person known as the gut microbiome. Although the sweeteners are not digested, they do come into contact with the gut microbiome. Elinav and Segal
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Part III: What and How? The researchers started the experiment by giving one group of mice water with artificial sweeteners and another group pure water or water that had glucose or table sugar. Each mouse was tested to see how well glucose was cleared from the bloodstream. It was found that those that had just water or water with sugar were able to clear glucose from the bloodstream; however, the mice that had the artificial sweetener in their water ended up with glucose intolerance. Later, they did the same experiment but put the artificial sweetener and sugar in the mice's food, and they obtained the same results. Then they gave the mice antibiotics to rid the bacteria in the gut, and the glucose intolerance disappeared. Next, Elinav and Segal wanted to look at the effect of
1. Jen Christensen’s article “New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Limit Sugar, Rethink Cholesterol” is about the 2015 recommended food guidelines set by the U.S.
Thesis: Overall, recent studies have shown that sugar substitutes isn’t and can cause potential health problems.
This documentary is taking a look at the toll a sugary diet takes on the human body. The argument is that big corporations take advantage of the public by putting out health conscious advertising while still selling unhealthy products, thus causing the obesity epidemic that we see today. However, it is completely possible that obesity is a result of genetics.
Added sugars have a negative impact on public health; research has discovered an addiction to sugar.The study by Johnson and Kenny used rats to conduct their research and found, “that intermittent sugar intake leads to physiological and behavioral symptoms on discontinuation that are similar to those seen during opiate withdrawal and binge-like intake of sugar that to some degree resembled the behavior of rats given unlimited access to psychostimulants” (Epstein and Shaham 530). Similar to other addiction, it does not matter what the consequence may be, the drive of wanting the subsistence is stronger. In the article, “If Sugar is Addictive”, using potentially addictive sugared foods, the rats would seek out “despite receiving electric shocks while doing so, another classic behavioral indicator of addiction” (Gearhardt, Roberts and Ashe 47). Another study that was conducted by Dr. Hoebelo indicates that “When the rats tasted sugar, their brains released opioids that acted on the same receptors as addictive drugs” (Tufts University 4). With the benefit of animal models, such as the rat, has given insights on sugar
Through extensive research, scientists have concluded that artificial sweeteners are carcinogenic; a cancer causing agent. Scientific research has revealed that cyclamate in combination with saccharin, the two main ingredients in artificial sweeteners, caused bladder cancer in laboratory rats. Though test where not done on humans scientist believe that the long-term effect of using artificial sweeteners would lead to the same complications in humans. Amino acids are biologically important organic compounds composed of amine and carboxylic acid functional groups. The human body needs amino acids to thrive. It is documented that ingestion of high amounts of artificial amino acids found in artificial sweeteners can have adverse effects on the human body such as cancer.
One way which is a false belief is through the consumption of sucralose. This consumption of artificial sweeteners and can lead to higher risk of death at a younger age. Artificial sweeteners, though they seem like a safe and healthy choice, present large risks for drug resistance, reduced insulin sensitivity, and destruction of gut bacteria. With this I quote Empty Pleasures by Carolyn de la Peña, “NutraSweet, Splenda, and their predecessors have enjoyed enormous success by promising that Americans, especially women, can "have their cake and eat it too," but Empty Pleasures argues that these "sweet cheats" have fostered troubling and unsustainable eating habits and that the promises of artificial sweeteners are ultimately too good to be true” (Empty Pleasures). The effects of artificial sweeteners like Sucralose, Saccharin, and Stevia, are all artificial sweeteners that are up to 2,000 times sweeter than actual sugar. In conclusion Sucralose is a terrible chemical that we commonly believe to be healthy for the prior reasons with problems with health, other options besides for sucralose, and ways to benefit in our schools, educationally and health related, are necessary to remain a well rounded, balanced
The field of police work is constantly being forced to develop and improve its protocols, procedures, and practices in an effort to keep pace with the ever-changing society in which it operates and criminal behavior it seeks to eradicate. While the history of policing has been marked by substantial changes throughout time, the work of modern-day police officers and officials demonstrate some of the most substantial adaptations to its surrounding environment that the field has ever seen. In order to understand where the future of policing is heading, it is important to first understand these current trends that are affecting the current landscape of the profession. By
Mexico has experienced many reforms economically, socially, and politically in recent history leading itself into becoming a more well developed country. Typically, when people think of Mexico they think of the corruption in the government, the violent drug cartels, the widespread poverty, and the long time one party dominance of the government. Although these are major problems, they are not problems that are impossible to fix, or are currently being fixed. They are not persistent all throughout Mexico either, there are places where poverty, violent drug cartels, and corruption is non existent. Mexico is often misunderstood and generalized for a few flaws and characteristics it possesses. By the previously accepted definition,
Australia wake up!!! Childhood obesity has become a worldwide epidemic, and the condition is now reaching tipping points in developing as well developed countries such as Australia. Thirty years ago, less than five percent of children were considered obese. The latest level of obese and overweight Australian children is estimated between 25 and 28 percent! This means that millions of young adults and teens are experiencing problems that only adults face such as diabetes and depression related to weight gain. Overweight and obese children now are predicted to stay obese all the way into adulthood, and are anticipated to develop diseases like diabetes at a younger age than expected. Even with all this evidence to show that childhood obesity is a big problem that young people face, nothing has been done to stop it. There are many solutions to this epidemic and an obvious one is to place a tax on sugary drinks. Currently, over 26 countries have applied this tactic and some
Sara Tran Ms. Russell AP literature 17 April, 2015 Death of a salesman essay Lies is what people make every day. No matter how much we manage to hide and ignore it, the truth comes to haunt us and makes the whole situation worse than it should be. Lies is a way to show that everything is okay when it's actually not. It's an excuse to hide from Reality.
When most people think about sugar, their first thoughts are not: heart disease, addiction, or slow and painful death; yet, unfortunately, these conditions are very real consequences of the unregulated and excessive consumption of sugar. In Nature’s article, “The Toxic Truth About Sugar” (2012), Robert Lustig, pediatric endocrinologist; Laura Schmidt, Professor of Health Policy at UCSF; and Claire Brindis, Professor of Pediatrics and Health Policy at UCSF, evaluate the world’s ever-increasing and toxic struggle with the substance sugar – also discussing counter measures to promote healthier diets amongst American’s and other societies. Lustig and his colleagues develop their argument using statistical evidence as they address the global impact of sugar, refuting minor oppositions, before dissecting each harmful aspect of the substance – even comparing it to substances more known for their toxicity. Eventually, presenting readers with possible routes of regulation, the authors firmly suggest government intervention in the production and sale of sugary foods. Although the argument is well executed, I remain unconvinced that government intervention is actually necessary.
First, refined sugars not only fuel good cells, but are a feast for malicious, cancerous cells. Though it is commonly accepted that sugar is, indeed, bad for one’s health, many do not know the extent of harm that can be done. As one study states “Eating lots of sugar over time can cause you to gain weight, and robust scientific evidence shows that being overweight or obese increases the risk of 13 different types of cancer...This is an urgent problem: the world is slowly drifting into an obesity crisis, with the condition already linked to nearly 500,000 cancer cases worldwide every year” (Smith). With the obesity crisis becoming exponentially worse in America, it is no wonder that cancer rates have risen as well. Although many people would like to “find the cure”
Using artificial sweeteners may seem like a healthier choice due to their lack of calories, yet there are many reported health risk, including migraines, dietbetes, and even weight gain. In addition, artificial sweeteners are often marketed as ideal for dietbetics, but many studies contradict this claim. When artificial sweeteners are consumed, the taste buds send signals to the brain alerting it that sugar is being eaten. The brain then signals the pancrease to release insulin, whos job is to help cells take in glucose, which is simple sugar. Continued use of zero calorie sugar substitutes can cause the body to become desensitized, and therefore increasing the risk of resistance, rather than decreasing it.
The increasing crisis of obesity and health related problems due to the amount of junk food one consumes is slowly, but surely becoming a problem in America. For decades, the food we consume has developed for the worse; food is not grown locally anymore and has many added preservatives and additives. One of the main reasons as to why there is an increase of obesity is related to the amount of sugar one will consume in a meal. Sarah Richards creates a well thought out article pulling out facts from the HOA about the effects sugar has on someone.
For years people have been going on various diets, the Atkins diet, Weightwatchers, Slimming world and many others. I have watched my mother attend Weight watchers for years, which has made little difference to her weight but on the other hand I have seen women who have dropped 3 dress sizes from it but do any of these diets work? Are they good for you?