Argumentative Essay: Should The Government Regulate Sugar?

Should the Government Regulate Sugar? The world we live in today is a very dangerous one, or so it would seem to most people. People can be very suspicious of hidden agendas, being taken advantage of, or some how tricked in some manner. As Americans we have rights, and we are quick to fight for them, perhaps even to a fault. Never will you see more people say their rights are being stepped on than when the government begins to make changes or in some way “meddles” with our everyday lives. Usually I would be the first to agree with them. However, with this class my opinion is beginning to change. Many years ago Natural sugar was used in a few things, and in moderation. But now its almost impossible to escape, its use in food items and drinks
In the world we live in today approximately 1/3 of American adults are obese, and sugar is said to be the number one cause. In an article by Marcia Clemitt it says that “as sugar consumption rose by 42% from 110lbs. in 1950 to 152lbs. In 2000, obesity rates double.”(Sugar Controversies) The average American citizen doesn't know of these statistics, which is why we shouldn't be quick to deny the government's restriction of our sugar. Sugar is also said to have long term damages to the liver. Diabetes can be directly linked to the consumption in sugar from HFCS or “High Fructose Corn Syrup” coming from sugary drinks like soda. In and article called the “5 reason HFCS will kill you” the author Dr. Mark Hyman states that “HFCS contrary to what big name companies are telling us, are not a natural sugars. Since HFCS are so cheap and sweet it is the reason that businesses allow their average soda size to go from 8 ounces to 20 ounces.” As an average citizens we know very little about this, and we most certainly don't have the means or resources to do much about it. Which is all the more reason why the government should get more
But most people don't think just how extremely expensive treatment can be, when it comes to medical costs. According to the Center for Disease Control “the cost annual cost of diabetes rose to $245 billion in 2012, Rising $71 billion in just 5 years.” With the way the economy is in the world today it just makes sense that we would want to pay less for medical treatment for things that can be prevented by the regulation of sugar. In an article called “Do Americans Face too many Obstacles healthy eating?” by Barbara Mantel, she provides information on just how many adults face obesity. In an official health report it states that “in 2009 in 9 states had adult obesity rates of 30 percent or more compared with only 3 states in 2005 and none in 2000.” With this growing rate our time for arguing is running out, the more time we fight the government the more it will spread throughout the