A new article suggests that sugar could be just as bad as alcohol.
TODAY nutritionist Joanna McMillan joined the team to discuss everything we need to know.
Sugar consumption is linked to a rise in non-communicable disease.
Sugar's effects on the body can be similar to those of alcohol.
Joanna thinks this article makes several valid points, especially about adding taxes or making the purchase of sugary foods to minors more expensive.
The average Australia consumes 500 calories of sugar, which is equivalent to 125 grams.
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