“The Toxic Truth About Sugar,” written by Lustig et al. vary in their use of rhetorical strategies to try to convey to their readers that sugar, as common as it is, can be very dangerous when a large amount is consumed in a day. The numbers in our world don't lie: a shocking statistic is that there are currently thirty percent more obese people than healthy people. This discussion arose from the astonishing realization that obesity has become more epidemic than ever. The United States has a choice to make: take the necessary steps to slow obesity or do nothing at all, as they think we are doing now. This can be a good rush or a bad rush, depending on how you assess the situation. A good example of logical appeal, also known as logos, is that of Lustig et al. clearly argue that sugar “warrants some form of societal intervention” and should certainly be regulated as much as tobacco and alcohol currently are. Robert Lustig, clinical pediatrician at the Univ. or in California in San Francisco, with a focus on childhood obesity, also working with two women from UCSF: Claire Brindis and Laura Schmidt also worked with Lustig on the article The Toxic Truth about Sugar, published in a 2012 version of Nature Magazine (Intro).A call for evidence arising from the article was taken up by Denmark, which in 2011 declared that "all foods high in saturated fat" should be taxed, and this was adopted into law. Secondary testimony came from the United Nations, which declared that heart disease and "incurable" illnesses, such as cancer, diabetes, etc., pose a greater risk than ever. Another testimony from the text read: "Western food is now dominated by 'low cost, high production' products...... middle of paper ... because at present, producers can put in unlimited quantities. of everything they want in their products. (par. 14) This essay should not be taken lightly, but rather with the understanding that as Americans we are responsible for the health of our children and that to ensure the future of the nation at a healthy pace , we need to show them that sugar isn't as nice as it seems. What will it take for us to realize that sugar is very toxic, and once we understand that, who will be willing to step up and work together to achieve the goal of a healthier America? There are two Americas we must work towards for a healthy country: the America of today and the America of tomorrow. Works Cited Lustig, Robert, Laura Schmidt and Claire Brindis. “The Toxic Truth About Sugar.” The Norton Sampler: short composition essays. Ed. Thomas Cooley. 8th ed. New York: Norton, 2013. 284-289. Print.