This morning, I had the pleasure of sitting down for an interview with @vickynguyentv on the @todayshow to discuss sugar becoming the next cigarette.
We dived into the problem of high sugar consumption in the United States and how front-of-package labeling on packaged foods is a crucial first step towards a healthier society because education and awareness alone will only get us so far.
FDA leadership ensuring labeling of high contents of sugar in packaged foods could increase awareness and reduce the negative impacts of sugar and help millions live healthier longer lives. This change would help us make more informed choices about our food and our health.
We believe it is our right, and every American’s right, to have clear and visible information about the sugar content of the foods we are eating in order to make those decisions.
To drive even more significant change in the way most Americans eat, a change that will lead to a healthier population, we must also incentivize the production and widespread distribution of healthier alternatives.