All the films agree that too much sugar is bad for health.  Do some online research on Sugar.  How does too much sugar hurt people’s health?

1)  There is currently a significant difference in opinion on the health affects of Saturated Fats.  Many scientists do not believe they are bad for you, while government recommendations say they are.  Do some Internet research on Saturated Fats.  Do you think they are actually bad for you?  What about Trans Fats?  Explain your answers with evidence.  

2)  All the films agree that too much sugar is bad for health.  Do some online research on Sugar.  How does too much sugar hurt people’s health?  

3)  Fat Head presented that the generally accepted Lipid Hypothesis (Saturated fat increases Cholesterol, and high Cholesterol causes Heart Disease) may not be accurate.  The film introduces new science that inflammation (caused by sugar intake and other things) is the cause. This was further supported in Fed Up.   Again, research online.  What is inflammation as it relates to cardiovascular disease?  What are it’s causes?  What is the role of exercise in reducing inflammation?