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I watched this documentary for my GEED 007 (STS) Science, Technology, and Society class to answer the exercise questions, which I will submit later on.

Damon Gameau tried a high-sugar diet for 60 days to show how it affects health and raises awareness about hidden sugars in food. He wants to challenge misconceptions about healthy eating and reveal the impact of excess sugar on the body and mind. Throughout the experiment, he learns that many supposedly healthy foods contain hidden sugars, and excessive sugar intake can lead to weight gain, fatigue, mood swings, and other health issues. Gameau hopes his experience will encourage people to make better food choices and push for clearer food labeling.

This documentary exposes the deceptive marketing tactics used by the food industry to promote products loaded with hidden sugars, even those marketed as "healthy" or "low-fat." The film highlights several examples to identify these tactics: 

Misleading Labels: The documentary reveals how food manufacturers often use misleading labels and claims to make their products seem healthier than they actually are. For instance, products labeled as "low-fat" or "diet" may contain high amounts of added sugars to compensate for the loss of flavor from reduced fat content. 

Hidden Sugars in Health Foods: Gameau explores how many foods perceived as healthy, such as yogurt, cereal bars, and fruit juices, actually contain significant amounts of added sugars. These hidden sugars contribute to the overall sugar content of the product, often without consumers realizing it. 

Children's Products: The film also examines how the food industry targets children with sugary products marketed as healthy snacks or breakfast options. Gameau highlights examples such as flavored milk, breakfast cereals, and fruit snacks marketed to children, which often contain high levels of added sugars. 

Ambiguous Ingredients: Gameau exposes how food manufacturers use ambiguous or unfamiliar ingredients on food labels to disguise the presence of added sugars. By using terms like "maltodextrin," "dextrose," or "high-fructose corn syrup," companies make it difficult for consumers to identify and avoid products with high sugar content. "That Sugar Film" shows why we need clearer food labels and encourages people to be smarter about what they eat. It exposes how the food industry tricks us with marketing and urges viewers to question the healthiness of packaged foods, so they can make healthier choices.