More than 40%of Americans are fat. Many drugs are made to help these people, but not too many people will buy these drugs. It is believed these drugs cost more than 1, 000 dollars each month. It is too much for most people, and the side effects (副作用) may stop people from using them.
Aspartame, Dangerous? Aspartame is used by companies to make food and drinks sweet instead of sugar. They use it in many products, such as soft drinks and chewing gums. But news came that it could cause cancer, which makes people worried. A big discussion about whether it is safe has begun. |
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Experts find out that there is a lot of sugar in the drinks. In a can of Coke, there are 9 teaspoons (茶匙) of sugar. The worst was a Starbucks hot fruit drink with 25 teaspoons of sugar, which is over 3 times what a person needs a day. These drinks are harmful to people. They can make people fat and make the teeth bad. 