Nearly two-thirds of Australian adults are either overweight or obese and dieticians suspect our appetite for all things sweet is a major factor.
Why do we have such big appetite for sugar? Why does excessive sugar consumption endanger health? What is a suitable amount of sugar for us to consume? What strategies are useful for lowering our sugar consumption?
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