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Is Sugar Good Or Bad

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Hailey Woodman A Sickly Substance

Sugar is as addictive as cocaine, so if people think it’s bad to consume cocaine, why don 't they think it’s bad to consume sugar? There are many reasons why sugar is unhealthy, it can cause health issues, cavities, and it’s like a drug.

To begin with, sugar can cause many health damages. Diabetes, obesity, cancer, and heart disease are some of them. There are also consequences from sugar like weight gain, which would be unfortunate if you are trying to lose weight. Sugar can also be the cause to diabetes, although it is inherited by many people. Sugar can lead to weight gain, and weight gain can lead diabetes.

Additionally, sugar can cause cavities and dental problems. Sugar itself may not cause the

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