Sugar addiction: The risk of having more than just a 'sweet tooth'

Sugar addiction: The risk of having more than just a 'sweet tooth'
Doctors give Ahram Online tips for Egyptians to fight their sugar addiction in order to avoid lethargy, mood swings, heart problems and premature ageing

"People come to us complaining of weight gain and lethargy and the first thing we probe into is their sugar intake, which, unfortunately, in our societies, is way above the recommended maximum."
Premature signs of ageing marching across the face, tooth decay, uncontrolled cravings for other foods and substances, problems with eyesight, heart diseases, mood swings and weight gain are the other alarming irritants that Dr El Katem lists as results of sugar addiction.
"That is why we stress that out of all the indulgent foods, curbing your appetite towards sugar will have a most profound effect on many aspects of your health and appearance," she says.......

Why is a fortune spent on fluoridation when the real culprit for dental decay is sugar - too powerful a lobby to tackle perhaps?