How addictive is sugar?

[Northerner]

Prime Minster David Cameron revealed this week in the House of Commons that he has trouble stopping his three children from over-indulging on sugary, fizzy drinks.

His comments came after Labour MP Keith Vaz, who has Type 2 diabetes, reminded him that a third of all primary school leavers are obese or overweight, yet they consume cans of cola that contain up to eight teaspoons of sugar.

So how important is sugar in the fight against obesity?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21082629

 

[HOBIE]

I hate the stuff 😱😱

 

[Vicsetter]

He obviously gives them too much pocket money - how else can they get the stuff

 

[bennyg70]

Sugar Is The Devil!

 

[LeeLee]

I can remember doing a research project in my science class looking at the relationship between sugar and heart disease... in 1979!

 

[FM001]

Very addictive, just 2 teaspoons in my coffee now and a small sprinkle on the frosties cereal.