Cut out sugar for a healthier Washington
Millions of Americans have improved their health by cutting processed sugar from their diets. The Washington Legislature should follow their lead and cut sugar out of health care debates in our state.
The Kellogg Company profits from the sale of sugary cereals and snacks like Pop-Tarts® that create dental problems and other health issues for many children. Despite extensive medical research highlighting these risks, studies have shown that Kellogg’s and other cereal manufacturers continue to pitch products with high sugar content to children, using animated mascots, bright colors, flashy graphics, and other sophisticated marketing techniques.
At the same time, they have followed an advocacy playbook developed by other industries whose products raise serious health concerns, by:
