by chris-h » Mon 17 Jan 2005, 12:14:09
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'C')harlie Bell, the straight-talking former head of fast-food giant McDonald's, has died of cancer aged 44. Mr Bell was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in May last year, a month after taking over the top job. He resigned in November to fight the illness.
Joining the company as a 15-year-old part-time worker, Mr Bell quickly moved through its ranks, becoming Australia's youngest store manager at 19. A popular go-getter, he is credited with helping revive McDonald's sales.
link$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', ' ')Sugar-Junk foods like soft drinks, cordials, biscuits, cakes and lollies have a high sugar content. Although sugar has not been directly linked to developing heart disease or diabetes, there is evidence that a high sugar intake may contribute the development of overweight and obesity.
In Australia soft drinks have become among the most popular beverages. There has been an increase from 87.4 litres to 113.0 litres per person per year between the late 1980s and 1998-99. This is an increase of 30 per cent in 10 years.
Studies suggest an association between increasing consumption of sugar sweetened drinks and the development of childhood obesity. That's why eating foods and drinks with a high sugar content should be limited. Problems caused by too much sugar High sugar intakes have been associated with:
* Tooth decay
* Increased tendency for blood clots
* Decreased levels of good cholesterol
* Increased levels of blood fat associated with diabetes and heart disease
* Increased risk of
colorectal cancer * Childhood obesity