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I personally think that it is good and healthy that Riverside Primary School at Woodlands does not have a drinks stall as it will keep its students happy and healthy and more importantly, not obese.
I feel that the governments of countries like Mexico and Ireland have chosen the right choice by making soft drinks, fruit juices, and flavored milk more expensive. And hopefully, companies will take the government's advice and create new drinks using less or no sugar.
Hospitals in Southern Australia have made the correct and better choice of banning sugary drinks. For me, it is personally unbelievable that 70% of adults and 25% of children in Australia are overweight. It is truly unbelievable! And healthcare workers have made a true statement that hospitals should be the first to stop selling food that makes a lot of people sick. Melissa Ledger, who works at a cancer charity, stated that this policy, of stopping sugary drinks, makes it so much easier for people to be healthy.
I like that the British company, Tate and Lyle, has created a new type of sugar called allulose. Allulose is much healthier because it delivers sweetness to our bodies without causing diabetes. And now, some or most of our ice cream, cookies, and chocolate will have allulose in them so that we will be much healthier.
The new sugar label will help Singapoer a lot as we will be able to know what grade of sugar the drink has. It will help us be more cautious of what to drink and what not to drink, how many times we drink it, and how much we drink of it. It is better that grade-D drinks will not be promoted on television, in magazines, or on social media platforms.

We should all be responsible for what we should/can intake, and what we should not!

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I read about the article- Keeping sugar out of reach, with great interest. I learnt a lot about the topic and researched more about it after reading. In my opinion, I think a person can be addicted to sugar easily. Usually when anyone glances at irresistible chocolates, crunchy cookies, creamy pastries and fruity scoop ice creams its hard to resist them as our mouth gets watery and our tummy starts craving for them. Mostly its next to impossible to say no to these sugary products because as soon as we take a bite of that delicious pastry, it activates the sweet receptors of taste buds on our tongue, which sends signals to different parts of our brain, including the cerebral cortex. Once the cerebral cortex processes the sweet taste, it activates the brains reward system and releases a chemical which makes us feel happy or good. This chemical is called dopamine. This feel-good factor makes us crave sugar and we may get addicted to it. we should keep a healthy diet by minimizing our sugar intake and making sure we control ourselves so we do not overdo our sugar.

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Anahita Vasundhra Nair (Primary 5 Honesty)

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Anahita Vasundhra Nair (Primary 5 Honesty)

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In my opinion, the Nutri-Grade label will be effective, but for only about fifty percent of the population. This is because I feel that many people are unaware about how much sugar is in their favourite soft drink, fruit juice, or flavoured milk. To me, if people were aware about how much sugar they consume every time they drink something, they would put an effort to reduce the amount of sugar consumed by them daily. I also feel that companies whose drinks are rated Nutri-Grade D will try to reduce the sugar in them, as they are not allowed to promote their drinks on social media platforms, television, or in magazines. It is also mandatory for the Nutri-Grade label to be on the front of the bottle or can of drinks rated C or D. There are two main types of sugar. There is natural sugar, which is found in fruit and milk. There is also artificial sugar, which is found in highly refined and processed food such as sugary drinks and snacks. Natural sugar is good for us, whereas artificial sugar is not, and can even be harmful to us if overconsumed. Food and drinks containing artificial sugar are highly addictive. Many schools in Singapore have removed drink stores or vending machines to prevent obesity in students. I feel that this is a good idea, as it helps to reduce the amount of sugar consumed by students. It is okay to eat moderate amounts of sugar, as long as we limit it to the recommended portion for our age group. However, we should always choose healthy food or drinks containing natural sugar over unhealthy food or drinks containing artificial sugar.

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The article mentions about how governments, hospitals and schools are trying different methods to help people take less sugar.  In Singapore, the government has introduced a Nutri-Grade label to tell people which drinks are high in sugar and which are not.

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- Do you think the Nutri-Grade label will be effective in stopping people from drinking high-sugary beverages? Why or why not?

- In your opinion, do you think a person can be addicted to sugar? Why do you say so?

- After reading the article and learning about the harmful effects of excess sugar in food and drinks, are you going to make positive changes in your diet? If so, what are they?

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I think the nutri-grade label will be ineffective in stopping people from drinking high sugary beverages as most people might not read the labels before consuming the drink as they only want to experience the good taste in the beverage. However, some drinks are really healthy such as yoghurt, protein shakes with less sugar, and milk. While these drinks may seem like they have sugar in them, they’re actually sometimes very healthy for your body. So, we should all start to minimise our sugar intake from today. Thank you

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Honestly speaking , I don't think the nutrition grade label will help as many people will bother to look at it.Even if they do, some people can't resist the temptation to consume these sugar contaminated drinks and snacks .In my opinion somebody can get addicted to these sugary items very easily as over time they will start to have a liking for these drinks . These liking will then turn into an addiction in which many people don't know is unhealthy for them.After reading this article , I do see a need to change my sugary diet as the can make me go obese and can lead to diabetics at an early age . Next time I crave for sugary items I will try and resist the temptation as to not put on weight . We should be aware that sugar is a harmful substance that can cause many diseases and obesity .

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I like to eat sugary foods and drinks.for example,cakes and coke.I think that NUTRI- GRADE is quite effective on people now.sugar is very addictive now so I recommend that some shops should sell less sugary products and more healthy products.

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Honestly if we think about it it is very unlikely that we would even look at the label. The label would only work for the people who are trying to stay fit .On the other hand the rest of us singaporeans  are not even going to bother to read or look at it .Most of us like junk food such as coke ,chips and many more but did we ever realize how much sugar it has .All of us have eaten junk before .If you have not good for you .As when we eat junk we cannot stop ourselves .It tastes so good that even after eating 10 bags of it we will still want more .Unlike regular and healthy food.one bite and then we say we are done. I think that because of these reasons the Nutri-Grade label will not be effective .In my opinion in person can get addicted to sugar .This is because sugar is a substance that makes food very sweet and all humans like having our food sweet. When we consume too much of it we will think that nothing would happen as we think that it is not harmful .However sugar is one of the most harmful substances. Eating too much sugar can contribute to people having too many calories, which can lead to weight gain. Being overweight increases your risk of health problems such as heart disease, some cancers and type 2 diabetes .From reading the article I will definitely change my diet. I will stop eating too much junk in a week and cut down on drinking soft drinks. To keep fit and healthy i will also run everyday to not let sugar help me gain weight. I think we all should take into mind that eating too much sugar is very bad for us and it can cause a lot of harm to us and our loved ones.

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Sugar is unhealthy for your body.If you have too much sugar, you will be fat.Sometimes,sugar is healthy.One of the food that contain sugar and it is healthy to your body is yogurt. Yogurt is healthy for your body and it also contains a lot of vitamins Most of the drinks ,which people love to drink,such as coke and sprite .They can taste nice but they are unhealthy.Rarely,I drink them.Mostly, I eat yogurt.

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Sugar is unhealthy for us as it turns into fat in our body. If we do not burn the fat, soon after, it will stay there. Some vitamins also have sugar in them but as long as we do not take in too much, it will not be too unhealthy. In my opinion, vitamin drinks and gummies can be unhealthy if we take too much. I used to have a vitamin drink called Yakult every day but when I found out that it can be unhealthy, I now drink it twice a week.

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the nurti grade might help becuse peope will notice and think about how much sugar they consume but sometimes they will consume sugary  drinks with no hesitation just because the drink is are rare and popular

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I think we all know that sugary drinks like
Coke,Fanta and heaven earth can cause diabetes
Especially coke.I recommend you to drink water but
you can drink them once in a while

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I actually love sugary snacks and drinks but that doesn’t mean that i eat them every day. my parents have told me that drinks like coke is not healthy and you can become obeese. so thats why i have decide to have sugary snacks and drinks on e in a while. but not too much. you can get addicted to sugar but few years later, you may regret it.

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I believe that  the Nutri-Grade will be extremely  effective as many people  are addicted  to sugar . If  we do not stop this addiction, then people  can get terribly sick . Sugar  can give us energy  but it is very unhealthy  . Sometimes drinking  unhealthy drink is fine but people are drinking too much…  the grade label should help raise awareness . Lets try and save the people  now.

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I believe that the Nutri-Grade label is going to be effective. Its because people dont know how much sugar are in there drink.
So the Nutri-Grade label is great for energy as we need energy too run as people do sport too exercise.And the Nutri-Grade is helpful for people who wants to know about the sugar level so i believe that the Nutri-Grade is a good thing for hospitals and schools

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Yes,I think the Nutri-Grade label will be effective.Some people are addicted to sugar and maybe this label will help them realise how much sugar they consume.I love consuming sugar but my parents don’t let me eat too much sugar so I rarely consume drinks with too much sugar.

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I don’t think that it will make a large impact because most people wouldn’t really care cause sugar is really addictive and people don’t check the back cause that’s were the grade is at so most people won’t even notice at first . and most drinks contain from10-15%suger it might not seem like that’s not a lot but once you get addicted it will be hard to stop some of the drinks are sprite coke Fanta all of this have high sugar level an alternative drink can be Coke Zero which is an healthier option so but not all sugar is bad and sugar does not make us fat fat makes us fat.

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Yes I do think that the Nutri-Grade lable will be efective.As it can tell people whether it is healthy or not. So if we want to be fit we must follow these rules.Try not drink alot of sweet drinks like Coca-Cola,Sprite and many more.Try to drink alot of water at least 2 bottles a day

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In my opinion, I think a person can be addicted to sugar. Someone could get addicted to sugar as sugar could make you want to take it even more times. It would be very hard for you to stop eating sugar like , candies , soft drinks and ice cream.
I myself wanted to eat ice cream everyday but my mother would not allow. Now, I do not eat candies and I do not like it. It took me quite some time to stop getting addicted to sugar. All in all , you can get addicted to sugar.

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I believe that the Nutri-Grade label will be effective. It’s because  some people are addicted to sugar and this will effect your body. Sure, sugar gives us energy but if we eat more than how much we should, it will effect our body. Thus, I believe that the Nutri-Grade label will be effective. :)

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I think this method of having a grade on each drink is good for Singaporeans. Now when Singaporeans want to drink something, this makes them mindful of how much sugar they take in. Since sugar is highly addictive, this can stop people from getting addicted to sugar. Sugar is important for survival but too much is unhealthy. Having drinks that are C or D grade are fine to have once in a while but too much is not good. Some people mistake some C or D grade drinks for A or B grade drinks and often drink these drinks without knowing how much sugar they are taking. Now with a grade being on the drink, people know how much sugar they take in. Hence, this is good for people.

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Believe it or not, a lot people consume sugary drinks without even knowing. I think the Nutri-grade label will be effective in deterring people from consuming sugary drinks as when people  consume sugary drinks such as soft drinks, they will see that it is a D-grade and consider changing to an A or B-grade drink. I also believe that people consume soft drinks and they are misinformed that the soft drinks do not contain a lot of sugar. Furthermore, some soft drink brands like Coca Cola even advertise that they are healthy. With the introduction of the sugar labels, I think that people will think twice before consuming sugary drinks.

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I think it could help though some people might not care about the labelling and just drink it without looking at the label though it could help for some people who are trying to keep themselves healthy. Some people might be addicted to sugar as they might consume a lot of food and drinks with high sugar levels like Coca Cola and A&W and consuming too much sugar can cause diabetes and heart diseases.

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Yes.I think the Nutri-grade label will help singaporeans to be more aware about the amount of sugar they take in with the drinks that they drink.This is important because  If we take in to much sugar,many disease like diabetes can happen to us .To improve my diet I will cut out on sugary snacks and drinks as much as possible and also check the Nutri-grade on the drinks before consuming them.

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A lot of people enjoy sugary drinks like Coca-Cola and Milo. But when do we know that enough is enough? Some people who are diagnosed with diabetes and obesity will find it hard to quit sugary drinks as they are addicted. Sugar has addictive potential because it releases opioids and dopamine in the brain. Eating sugar also increases the release of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that gives us a "happy" feeling. The Nutri-Grade label gives us a better understanding on how sugary the drink is.

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Yes,I think the article is useful because it will warn the drinker
that the sugar level might be too high for the drinker.
In my opinion sugar is very addictive and we should not take too much sugar as it will corrupt our minds
Most drink have 10-15%sugar that might not seem like a lot but it will actually taste very sweet

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Sugar, as till I know from when I was 7, always thought that sugar was unhealthy. But I recently discovered that sugar has many more bad effects. Many soft drinks contain amounts and amounts and amounts of sugar, many people including adults without knowing what amount of sugar they consume every time. With recent researches sugar might be addictive too and once someone consumes alot of sugar everyday. High sugar could be a reason of dibaties and it would not be good for our heart. Instead of sugar full drinks, plain water is much better for a growing child. Even yakult contains good bacteria good for health. Sugar might be addictive but you would be yelling at the top of your lungs, “What do we do to get rid of it?”! Well, we can try to not at all buy it and wait for 31 days till you can get rid of it. And, soon you can start drinking health drinks and plain water instead of those sugary drinks.

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Believe it or not, a LOT of people get addicted to sugar. The taste of the sweet sugar attracts a lot of people which causes addiction. I myself love sugar but I try to resist eating it because it is very unhealthy. Eating to much sugar causes diseases like diabetes and heart diseases. If you  want to not get addicted to sugar, these are some steps you can take. Firstly, STOP drinking sugary drinks like sprite and coca cola. They contain lots and lots of sugar. Secondly, controll your diet . Instead of eating ice creams and chocolates, we can eat fruits and vegetables. Reduce eating sugar. Make sure to read the labels on anything you buy. You might be surprised by how many things use sugar. Be careful of what you put in your mouth. All i have to say is don’t get addicted to sugar

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Most people will not understand the seemingly impossible to understand label. This label is called the nutri-grade label. Some YouTube ads feature this label but most people just skip ad. Overall, I don’t think this is very effective unless we inform people in different ways. Nutri-grade is a way of measuring the level of sugar so we should try to to drink A grade and B grade drinks.So I hope in the future we will use the nutri-grade label to our advantage!

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I’m sure a lot of people like sweet drinks like sprite but don’t you want to know how much sugar you are taking in? So the government put nutri labels on drinks to tell how much sugar is in the drinks and I think that the nutri grade labels are a great thing to have so  that we know how much sugar we are taking in ,and I think it’s great that the government is initiating this and it is super easy to read the labels and I think it is very effective to all of the singaporeans and I think everyone Else in other countries should try this

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Kai buntgen. Opera estate.5 Integrity.                     NO . SUGAR IS GOOD FOR US AS IT GIVES US ENERGY. NUTRI-GRADE IS A COMPLETE WASTE OF INK. PEPOLE WILL JUST CONTINUE EATING HEALTHY SUGAR. REALLY! EVERYONE LOVES SUGAR AND SO DOES EVERYONE. PEPOLE CAN GET ADDICTED, AND IT IS WONDERFUL!                                          PS: SUGAR DOES NOT MAKE HUMANS FAT. FAT MAKES HUMANS FAT!

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Kai buntgen. Opera estate.5 Integrity.                     NO . SUGAR IS GOOD FOR US AS IT GIVES US ENERGY. NUTRI-GRADE IS A COMPLETE WASTE OF INK. PEPOLE WILL JUST CONTINUE EATING HEALTHY SUGAR. REALLY! EVERYONE LOVES SUGAR AND SO DOES EVERYONE. PEPOLE CAN GET ADDICTED, AND IT IS WONDERFUL!                                          PS: SUGAR DOES NOT MAKE HUMANS FAT. FAT MAKES HUMANS FAT!

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Connor Lee (5I).                                                                     I think that the Nutri -Grade label would be affective to some people .However there would also be some people that would ignore that label because of the sweetness .It would be addictive as drinks are full of sugar. Even though sugar gives us energy it is unhealthy for us ,we should understand that it could make us sick.My mother would raly let me drink soft drinks ,she would usually check the nutri- Grade level.

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Connor Lee (5I).                                                                     I think that the Nutri -Grade label would be affective to some people .However there would also be some people that would ignore that label because of the sweetness .It would be addictive as drinks are full of sugar. Even though sugar gives us energy it is unhealthy for us ,we should understand that it could make us sick.My mother would raly let me drink soft drinks ,she would usually check the nutri- Grade level.

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Sugar. I am sure that EVERYONE loves sugary items such as sweets, chocolates, soft drinks,etc. I think only a handful of people will follow the Nutri-grade as others will stick to soft drinks or some Koi Bubble Tea. Still, we should try to consume more of the A grade food and drinks other than the lowest grade, D. From my perspective, I used to consume soft drinks which is a D grade. Nowadays, I consume food and drinks within the A-B grade range. I still do consume some D grade food and drinks.

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Believe it or not A LOT of people consume A LOT of sugary drinks in a day. Some without even knowing that they drink this much sugar! but the thing is... I doubt that the Nutri -Grade label will actually catch peoples eyes. Most of us just find what we love and take it without looking at the label! I really dont think that most people will really care about the label. Maybe some indivisuals might just care enough to look at the label and  choose the healthier option. Who knows? Drinking too many drinks can cause health problems such as heart disease, diabeties and cancer too. Sugar can be really addictive and you cannot stop drinking it! Therefore they will not care about the Nutri- Grade label. I love sugar too and sometimes I really cannot control myself but I know what happens when eating too much so I have stopped. Stopping yourself can take time but in the end you will be able to control the amount of sugar you consume if you try! Overall, I think that we need to eat healthy and just substitute some of the unhealthy options for food with healthier options. Sure, sometimes eating unhealthy is fine but we should eat healthy.

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I like sugary food. I am sure that almost everyone likes it accept those kids who cannot consume sugar, but we have to remember that not all the time is a must to eat sugar. There are a few dangerous reasons about sugar that people should know. Eating too much sugar can contribute to people having too many calories, which can lead to weight gain. Being overweight increases your risk of health problems such as heart disease, some cancers and type 2 diabetes. Sometimes sugar can be addictive ,The individual may eat constantly, eat to combat boredom, and become hyper and crash. They may even talk about craving sugar after stressful or irritating life experiences.

Now lets talk about HOW to stop from too much sugar intake. We can replace our sugary snacks with fruits. Consider eating more protein. Avoid eating sugary desserts. These can give you a healthier lifestyle.

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Yes, I do think that the Nutri-grade label will be effective in deter people from drinking sugary drinks because it  informs the consumer that the drink has a high sugar content. This way, they may consider choosing a healthier option .
Yes, sugar is extremely addictive because it makes foods and drinks tasty, and it is the number one cause of obesity and diabetes.
Yes, I would change my diet by reducing the amount of sugary treats and drinks that I consume.

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In my opinion, the Nutri-Grade label can help us a lot. For those people who read the labels and don't drink sugary drinks, they will most likely strive for drinking drinks that are in the A or B section. However, some people just ignore all the labels buy the drinks that they want for taste.

Sugar can be addictive for many people. Some people read the labels before buying food and drinks while others just ignore the labels. Sugar can be very harmful and is the cause of diseases such as diabetes. We should have a healthy diet and drink the less sugary drinks.

Before I realised that sugar was harmful, I just used to ignore the labels. Then I realised that sugar can give you diseases like diabetes. I made a goal to decrease the amount of sugary snacks and drinks that I consume to be healthier and prevent myself from getting diabetes.

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I think Nutri-Grade label will be effective in stopping people from drinking high-sugary beverages, because I think they will check twice if it’s good or bad for their diet.

In my opinion, I think people will get addicted to sugar like chocolate or sweets and will probably buy more without caring about their diet and it will harm their body.

At first I actually liked to eat chocolates and sweets but after I read about the article, I decided to control when to eat sweets or chocolates at the right time, and I will try to decrease the amount of sugar I consume.

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I think the nutri grade label would help as for me personally I would ignore something like that on a soft drink or a beverage.usually I would ignore the nutri grade label as I think it is just the logo but after I read the article I understand the severity of the nutri grade label.

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My opinion is that it is beneficial to identify the letters which show the sugar levels to get a healthier drink and to understand better what people are consuming in there  body’s and people who eat unhealthy is not very good but but buy a alternative and that is containing les bad sugar

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The nutri grade should be able to stop some people but not all from these harmful sugary drinks.I think that if you
Know that drinks have ALot of sugar,stop drinking them and drink water instead of putting yourself in danger.

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I think it will not make much of a difference as many people will just ignore it when I wat to have something sweet, I will probably just take whatever drink I like best regardless of the sugar level. but maybe some people will actually look at it and change their decision. some people may think one bottle of soft drink wont hurt but one can or bottle a day could lead to sickness and even death if you continue. I only drink sugary drinks once in a while and that may be okay but you still have to eat healthy.

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• i do not think the nutri-grade label would help as people could just ignore it and keep on drinking the sugary sweets.

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I don’t like sugar as it is too sweet and I like stuff only if it has not much sugar in my opinion I think sugar is unhealthy as u might get high sugar and others and will affect ur organs

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I don’t like sugar as it is too sweet and I like stuff only if it has not much sugar in my opinion I think sugar is unhealthy as u might get high sugar and others and will affect ur organs

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Honestly, I doubt that the Nutri-Grade label will be effective. Sure, some people will look carefully at the labels and choose the healthier option, but most of us just find something we like and not bother to look at the drink bottle or packet. Many of us would see the Nutri-Grade label, but just ignore it.
In my opinion, it is very possible that people can be addicted to sugar. There are many ways this can happen, too much stress is one of them. Sugar is addictive, and when we eat too much of it, it might be hard for us to stop. Sugar can also harm our health. Some of these problems include kidney stone, diabetes and many, many more.
After reading the article, I feel like I understand the importance of cutting down on sugar and will try to eat healthier, such as not drink sugary drinks often and not have that many sweets.

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Sweet drinks/ foods are a common favourite for Singaporeans despite the fact that they are high in sugar. I think that the Nutri-Grade label will be effective, but very minimally. This is because some people are fixated on getting a certain food/ drink, ignoring the sugar levels. They claim that it's only now and then but they don't realise how often the are having that specific food/ drink that is high in sugar. It is definitely confirmed that the Nutri-Grade label will not work on me, not because I like sugary things, but because there is a Nutri-Grade label on diet drinks says that it is only a B, despite the cancer-causing sweeteners in them! Also, some people may need drinks such as energy drinks, coffee, tea etc. to give them energy for the day, so some sugar can be good for you, and I feel like the Nutri-Grade would not make people repelled to drink these drinks as they usually drink them, and they feel that there is nothing wrong with drinking them.

I definitely think a person can get addicted to sugar due to the pleasing feeling you get when the sweetness hits your tongue. I do know quite a few people who have the habit of buying sweet drinks and snacks after school and having them on a daily basis. I have tried to encourage them to stop, but they are addicted, so therefore a person can get addicted to sugar.

After reading the article, I will strive to make positive changes in my diet, such as
- Only having three sweet drinks in a week, with at most sugar level 8.
-Order bubble tea at 25% as usual but request 15% (as 15% is not an option when ordering)
-Always check the sugar content and percentage when buying food/drinks
-And finally, only having fast food once a week

All in all, I may not believe in the Nutri-Grade label but I will use it in some ways to reduce my sugar intake!

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i actually love snacks with sugar . The nutrigrade on the packets does not effect us quickly. after i read the article, i realised how harmful are the sugar in the sweets.

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i actually love snacks with sugar . The nutrigrade on the packets does not effect us quickly. after i read the article, i realised how harmful are the sugar in the sweets.

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Pramodhan[5C]

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I love to eat sugary snacks. My parents told me to keep a balanced diet. In my opinion, I think you can be addicted to sugar. I think this because sugar increases the chances of obesity, high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke.

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I do not think the Nutri-Grade label will be effective in stopping people from drinking high-sugary beverages. When people go into stores or supermarkets, they usually already have their mind set on a certain drink that comes from a certain brand that they like. Most people don't usually stop to think that the drink that they want to drink contains lots of sugar unless they are very used to just drinking plain water or drinks that are healthier than high-sugary beverages. Sometimes people don't bother to read the labels as they may find it troublesome to read the label just to get a drink.
Yes, I do think that a person can be addicted to sugar. It is very common for a person, especially a child to be addicted to sugar. Children love eating sweets, ice-cream, candy floss etc. When I go out for breakfast on weekends with my family, I sometimes overhear families that have children order Milo dinosaur. Most people know what Milo dinosaur is, but in case some people do not know, it is a highly-sugared drink that contains at least an average of 10 spoons of milo powder, which usually has lots of sugar in it. It is very sweet, but somehow still manages to be addictively delicious. Even though I have never tried Milo dinosaur in my entire life, I always hear my friends talking about how sweet and refreshing it is and sometimes also makes my mouth water even thinking about it.
After reading the article and learning about the harmful effects of excess sugar in food and drinks, I am going to make positive changes in my diet. I will start by eating less-sugary snacks when I am hungry, followed by sharing tips and facts about eating high-sugary snacks or drinks with family so when my family and I go to eat, we can be more cautious of what we should order and what we should not order. I can also play a part by encouraging and helping my friends to eat and drink healthier. Overall, taking in sugar is not a bad thing if you need a little energy to boost yourself, but taking in too much sugar is not good for our health.

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The AHA suggests a stricter added-sugar limit of no more than 100 calories per day (about 6 teaspoons or 24 grams) for most adult women and no more than 150 calories per day (about 9 teaspoons or 36 grams of sugar) for most men.

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I think that the nutri grade level helps people see how much sugar there is in a drink or  food I think that it helps

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I think the nutri grade level helps people see how much sugar there is in a food or drink becase a lot of sugar is bad

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No. Most of the people I know will not look at the label of sugars levels so it would not matter to them whether it is too sugary.

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Personally, I feel that the Nutri Grade label will definitely be  effective in helping people refrain themselves from  consuming  drinks filled with sugar. I feel  that the label will help to raise awareness about how  much sugar  we take in everyday people will get addicted to sugar and will want to eat more and is unhealthy to eat so much sugar I will not take drinks with a lot of sugar in it I will take water instead of can drinks

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Yes, sugar is unhealthy, but it can help energise people when they need to do something which requires strength. Many people drink energy drinks, coffee, sweet drinks, etc on a daily basis. And it is incredibly unhealthy.

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Sweet foods and some types of drinks are frequently consumed by people as a result of cravings or whenever they get upset. These are also known as 'comfort foods'. However, little do people know how much their sugar intake is, and for some, it may even double or triple the standard amount suggested by the WHO. In my opinion, the Nutri-Grade label may be effective in deterring people from choosing that particular drink and opting for a healthier one instead. This is because it is colourful and eye-catching, enabling people to glance at it and making the better choice. I do remember clearly when these colourful letters caught my attention for the first time in the supermarket. It forced me to have a detailed look at it. It was then when I realised that how easy it is for me now to choose a healthy and low in sugar food or drink by just looking at these alphabets.
Most of the people having a high sugar intake are actually addicted to it. This is most likely because they rely too much on it, such as to wake them up when they feel sleepy or need energy. Some people even replace water with high sugar drinks which causes them to become addicted to it. This leads to obesity which can cause myriad of health problems. It is very challenging for people addicted to sugar to stop consuming it. However, once again we have a solution. A type of tweaked sugar called Incredo and a new type of sugar called Allulose have been created. Incredo is expanded sugar particles to help us get the same amount of sweetness with little sugar, and Allulose is a type of sugar that doesn't get absorbed by our body but satisfies our taste buds. This help us reduce our intake of sugar greatly.
After reading about the harmful effects of sugar, I promised myself to eat less sugary foods and drinks as they can be detrimental to our health. It woke me up and caused me to realise that I really need to cut down on my sugar intake on daily basis. I will try to consume more fruits and vegetables as they are high in fibres and rich in nutrients. Fruits are sweet in a healthy way. In conclusion, I will try my best to reduce my sugar consumption and would encourage others to do the same. After all, 'Health is Wealth!'

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i think the nutrigrade can help with people not eating so much sugar as it tells you how much sugar is in the drink                          i think people can get addictive to sugar because it is in almost in every thing you eat for drink and i will also try my best to eat less sugar

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I love eating sugary foods, but after reading the article, I changed my mind about eating them. the Nutri-grade comprises 4 grades A TO D I think the Nutri-grade label is very helpful for the people with diabetes, it is likely to encourage consumers of sugary drinks to look for drinks with less sugar in them. people might have not known how much sugar their taking into their body and people might start avoiding the sugary drinks after knowing of how much sugar they had in them. and eating sugary desserts could make you tired and crave a lot more sugar. eating sugar increases the rate of heart problems and obesity. sugary drinks such as soda, sports drinks, fruit drinks and pre bottled smoothies contain about 8 to 10 spoons of sugar. Sugar releases dopamine which gives us energy, sugar is not all bad it has some benefits but there many more downsides, such as diabetes, chronic and even cardiac arrest.  after reading this I will make sure to eat healthy from now no I will eat and drink healthy

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As I read about the article, I think the Nutri-Grade label will stop most people from drinking high-sugary beverages such as Monster, Redbull and other energy drinks. The labels will remind people about how much sugar there is in the beverages they are thinking of buying but for some people, they tend to take the drinks they like to drink no matter how high the sugar level is.
In my opinion, people can get addicted to sugar as it is very sweet which can allow different people to get addicted to it.
After reading this article, i will watch my diet and check the Nutri-Grade before buying or drinking the beverage. Taking  a large amount of sugar can get you really hyper and if you take it late at night, you will have difficulty sleeping as you will feel very active. So from now on, I will watch my diet and choose the right food and beverages to consume.

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The labelling, ABCD, will help a lot as the sugar label show how high in sugar there is but some drinks are not shown in ads around Singapore. They dont want to encourage people from having the sugar level at the grade C and D. People can be addicted to sugar or get serious stomachaches when it has to much sugar and can used for snacks we eat today for example cookie and ice cream.You also may get sugar rush and you would not be able to sleep well .you will be tired the next day.I will still drink juice but in a lesser amount because it is possible to get stomach aches and sugar rush if we drink too much.

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According to WHO guidelines, adults are recommended to reduce their daily intake of sugars to less than 10% of their total energy intake as eating too much sugar can contribute to people having too many calories, which can lead to weight gain.

Sometimes people do not realise that the drink they bought was unhealthy. Nutri-Grade helps us identify between healthier drinks and unhealthy drinks when you want to drink healthy drinks but cannot identify them. Some young children and elderly need the healthier drinks all the time for their body to be healthy. People on diets would also want the healthier drinks.

Unlike many other substances use disorders or behavioral compulsions, sugar addiction is often easy to spot. The clearest signs of sugar addiction involve consumption of large amounts of food or drinks laden with sugar. The person may eat constantly, eat to combat boredom, and become hyper and crash.

After learning the harmful effect of excess sugar in food, I have decided to start replacing some of the sweet food I eat with a healthier choice to keep healthy and have a strong body to protect me against diseases.

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I think the nutrigrade is useful because it hepls us control how much excess sugar we should take so that obesity does not occur. Obesity can cause
All-causes of death.
High blood pressure (hypertension).
High LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides (dyslipidemia).
Type 2 diabetes.
Coronary heart disease.
Stroke.
Gallbladder disease.
Osteoarthritis (a breakdown of cartilage and bone within a joint).
Sleep apnea and breathing problems.
Many types of cancer.
Low quality of life.
Mental illness such as clinical depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders.
Body pain and difficulty with physical functioning.

Secondly, I know that sugar can be addictive so I will try to control my diet so that i do not get obese.

Lastly, I will check the nutrigrade and think how often I can drink this.

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I absolutely love consuming sugary foods  and drinks. Some examples include, cakes, donuts, ice-creams, cupcakes, coke and more.

In my own opinion, I think that NUTRI-GRADE is quite effective on people as of now.
In Singapore, there are many people who have problems such as diabetes and obesity. In fact, diabetes and obesity are the two most common problems faced in Singapore.
To overcome this problem, the Singapore Government has decided to put NUTRI-GRADE on most packaged drinks.
The labelling of the NUTRI-GRADE  has helped multiple people to try avoiding sugary drinks which are labelled NUTRI-GRADE C and D. I encourage people to consume very minimal sugary items and I highly encourage them to consume drinks which are labelled NUTRI-GRADE A and B to decrease the chances of sugar-related sicknesses.

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In my opinion, I think that people can get addicted to sugar  easily.Signs of sugar addiction can include the urge to eat more sweet food and not wanting to eat healthy food.I think that sugar addiction is almost as bad as smoking as it can cause diabetes, obesity and hyperactivity (   the latter making us unable to concentrate.) That is why I think that the ABCD will help be cause we can be aware of our sugar intake. But the  ABCD does not include the amount of vitamins and minerals in the drink so some bottles of milk would have a C or D grade.right now, I think the best course of action would be to just read the packagings and labels of the drink and glean how much sugar and vitamins are in the drink. From my research ,grade C and D are the most unhealthy, C and B the most. Another thing that helps is to just drink water, milk and natural fruit or vegetable juice.In conclusion,if none of us want to suffer from the effects of sugar addiction,(see the above)we must mainly drink grade A or B.

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The reason we need to have the Nutri-Grade in all the packaged and bottled drinks, because we need to be aware of our sugar consumption. Higher sugar intake can increase the risk of diabetes and obesity.

Another reason Nurti-Grade is important is that, it highlights the level of saturated fats, which can also which can increase the risk of diabetes.

From my research on the healthhub, grade C and D are unhealthy for everyone to consume. Therefore, it is recommended to buy beverages that are grade A and B.

I have always been cautious with my sugar intake as I know it's harmful for my health. I try to do my best to avoid carbonated drinks.

I hope Nutri-Grade will help Singapore decrease the number of diabetes cases and reduce obesity so that we can be a healthy nation.

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I think the A/B/C/D NUTRI-GRADE will help, because people who wants to drink drinks such as coca cola will check the NUTRI-GRADE and decide not to drink it.
In my opinion, i think that a person can be addicted to sugar because i think if you drink too much sugar you will get used to it's taste and when you drink water you will not like it. And after a while you would get fat.
After reading the articles and learning about the harmful effects of excess sugar in food and drinks, i will make positive changes like drinking less milo and coca cola and eating less food which contains excess sugar like candy, cakes, cookies and ice cream.

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What do you feel like eating after a meal that hasn’t yet stuffed you? Well I for one will always eat dessert or some sweet snack after a scrumptious meal. Well honestly, aside from the main course, I will happily eat anything sugary. Including sugary drinks because things like soft drinks, energy drinks and many beverages taste good mainly because of the sugar. And the sweeter it is, the more people seem to like it. And it is sad because many people know and understand that this is unhealthy for them and also one of the reasons of obesity but still drink it daily/ weekly etc. But now, there has been quite a large decrease in the intake of sugary drinks around the world thanks to nutrigade. One reason that people drink sweet drinks is because it taste good, and they underestimate the amount of sugar that is actually in it. For example, a single sugary drink can and has had 11 spoonfuls of sugar! And the average person should only eat 6 pounds of sugar!that is why nutrigade was such a good idea. Many people realise how great their daily intake of sugar actually is because of Nutrigade.

Yes. I do think a person can be addicted to sugar. There is a scientific explanation behind it too. But as you know, humans are fairly fragile. An overdose of anything can kill us. Especially sugar. Sugar is a necessary part in order for us to survive but  it is important to be particular about ur daily intake of sugar.

Yes I will change my diet. Reading this article has Made me realise how important it is to watch how much sugar you eat. From today onwards, I will try to limit the amount of dessert I have every day and try to drink healthier drinks and Nutrigade A or B.

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After reading the article and learning about the harmful effects of excess sugar in food and drinks, I am going to make positive changes in my diet. First, before I start drinking drinks like Ice Lemon Tea or Coca Cola, I will check the Nutri-Grade label and decide how much I should drink. This is because if we take in too much sugar, there will be excess sugar in our body and we will slowly become physically fat. Also, we might have eaten some sweets and that will add on to our ‘sugar intake list’.

Second, I can prevent eating too much sugary desserts. Some of us do not know how much sugar the chefs put in the desserts on our plate in the restaurant, and then we finish it in less than one minute and want to eat more of the same type of dessert again. Sometimes, the chefs might overload the dessert with sugar and that might be the reason you love it. This is bad for our health as too much sugary desserts can leave you feeling tired and hungry and make you crave more sugar.

Third, I can try to go to bed early. Example, if I usually sleep at 10 pm or maybe sometimes 10.30pm, I can try to sleep at 9pm and before. Poor sleep has been linked to depression, poor concentration, reduced immune function, and obesity. Lack of sleep may also affect the food choices you make, such as you may want to eat more food that are higher in sugar. There is one study found that people who went to bed late and did not get a full night’s sleep consumed more calories, fast food, soda and fewer fruits and vegetables than those who went to bed earlier and got a full night’s sleep.

In conclusion, I will check the Nutri-Grade label, prevent eating too much sugary desserts, and go to bed early to ensure a healthy life cycle for me. I think everyone should start a healthy eating habit and decrease their daily sugar intake!

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I think the ABCD will help,because the people who want to stop drinking sugary drinks can check the sugar level if it is high or low and other then the drinks people can also eat fruits and vegetables

I believe that sugar can be addictive because a lot of my friends and family crave for sweets after their meals if they don’t have there sweets they feel frustrated .

I am inspired because i used to drink a lot of unhealthy drinks and eat a lot of unhealthy food but after looking at the magazine i saw that by ABCD helped me a lot because i want to eat healthier .

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I like to eat sugary food and drinks such as Milo, donuts ,  ice cream and more. The                Nutri-grade is especially helpful for people who have problems such as obesity and diabetes .

The Nutri- grade is helpful but isn't to effective to encourage to stop drinking sugary drinks. I am inspired by the Nutri - grade as it can lead to a healthier  lifestyle.

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I for one like sugary foods such as donuts, cakes and other fatty foods. But, from a very young age my parents and grandparents taught me how not to excessively eat these gluten-filled delicacies. To ponder on whether the nutri-grade system will be effective in stopping people from drinking high-sugar beverages, we must first understand what the nutri-grade is. The nutri-grade is a labelling on drinks that is exclusive to Singapore as the government wants to tackle diabetes. The reason that we decided to act now instead of later was because that by 2050, 1 million singaporean residents would be diagnosed with diabetes. The government aimed to stop this from happening with the nutri-grade system. But, will this really stop the incoming disaster? In my opinion, it will not really have a large effect. However, the government made it so that if your nutri-grade is a D, you are banned from advertising. I think that was a good move considering that many people try out sugar-filled drinks after seeing it in an advertisement. So overall I think that the nutri-grade will not be so effective. I myself realised that I needed to make a change with my diet for the better as I was taking in too much sugar for my body to use. I was addicted to sugar before choosing to make a change in my diet after reading the article on the nutri-grade in the What's Up magazine. After further research on why I
was so addicted, I found out that sugar releases dopamine in the brain, which causes happiness and gives us energy for activities. Even though sugar has the few benefits, it also has many downsides such as diabetes, inflammation, chronic diseases and even cardiac arrest. Overall sugar is ok to take in moderate amounts but too much of it is bad.

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I like eating sugary things when I am in a bad mood or need quick energy. The nutri-grade label might not be that effective. Most people don't even take a look at what is written on the can or the bottle of the drink. Thus, most people don't look at what the grade of the drink is and how much sugar the drinks contain. I also have some friends who are unaware that there is a grading system for beverages. Even then it is a good start to reduce people from having to much sugar. In my school there is a board in the canteen which shows how much sugar some snacks and drinks have. For example, a drink, called monster, contains 11 spoons of sugar. Shocking isn't it.
I think that people can easily be addicted to sugar as it releases dopamine in the brain which makes us feel happy and get energy for activities. Sugar also can cause diabetes and other heart problems. Even after this people each so much sugar. There have been a lot of cases of obese people in Singapore.
After reading the article I will make sure to reduce my intake of sugar. Sugar can be harmful to everybody.
In a nutshell, don't each to much sugar. You might like it now but once problems strike you might regret it.

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I read the What’s Up article ‘Keeping sugar out of reach’ (February 2023) with great curiosity. I was amazed at the solutions people around the world have come up with to reduce sugar intake. I also read about Singapore’s Nutri-Grade sugar label. I have seen the Nutri-Grade label on different types of beverages such as milk and juice.

I think this labelling system will be effective in reducing people’s sugar intake because it will make them realise how much sugar drinks contain. After learning about this labelling system, I will consume less sugary items and eat more vegetables and fruits.

In my opinion, some people can become addicted to sugary foods and drinks if consuming these items becomes a habit for them. It may not be possible for most people to avoid sugar completely, but they can make an effort to eat it in controlled amounts.

Instead of sugary drinks or foods, people should eat more fruits and vegetables. Some fruits are sweet, but they also contain fibre and vitamins, which are important for maintaining good health. In my opinion, people should start eating more of such fruits as they are sweet but good for their health too!