Big Sugar, Big Money, and the Obfuscated Truth About Heart Disease

Big Sugar, Big Money, and the Obfuscated Truth About Heart Disease

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The video discusses historical debates on dietary causes of heart disease, focusing on the 1960s. It highlights the Sugar Research Foundation's efforts to influence public opinion and research, particularly through Project 226, which downplayed sugar's role in heart disease. The video reveals conflicts of interest and the long-term impact of these actions on public health understanding.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Discuss the implications of the findings from the Sugar Research Foundation's funded studies.

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What conflicts of interest were revealed in the research funded by the Sugar Research Foundation?

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