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Sugar - The Elephant in the Kitchen

TEDx via YouTube

Overview

This course aims to educate learners about the health dangers of sugar, its connection to Type-2 diabetes, and its contribution to the global obesity epidemic. The course covers topics such as personal responsibility, the obesity crisis, the impact of sugar on the brain, dietary recommendations, the relationship between soda consumption and diabetes, and the role of the food industry in public health. The teaching method involves a TEDx talk by Robert Lustig, a renowned pediatric endocrinologist, combining video content with live speaking to stimulate discussion and connection. This course is intended for individuals interested in understanding the effects of sugar on health, particularly those concerned about diabetes, obesity, and public health issues.

Syllabus

Introduction
Personal responsibility
The obesity epidemic
Brain tumor
The problem
The new diet
The 8 things wrong
Soda and diabetes
Diabetes worldwide
No knowledge
libertarians vs food industry
Credit Suisse report
Public health crisis

Taught by

TEDx

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