“The Toxic Truth About Sugar,” written by Lustig et al. varies in its use of rhetorical strategies to try to make readers better understand that sugar, as common as it is, can be very dangerous when a large amount of it is consumed in a day. The numbers in our world don't lie: a shocking statistic is that there are currently 30% more obese people than healthy ones. This discussion arose from the disconcerting fact that obesity is becoming more of an epidemic than ever before. The United States must make a choice: take the necessary steps to slow obesity or do nothing, as we appear to be doing currently. This can be a positive or negative rush, depending on how you evaluate the situation. A good example of a logical appeal, also known as logos, is that of Lustig et al. they clearly argue that sugar “warrants some form of social intervention” and should definitely be regulated as much as tobacco and alcohol currently are. Robert Lustig, clinical pediatrician at the Univ. or in California in San Francisco, with an emphasis on childhood obesity, also working with two women from UCSF: Claire Brindis and Laura Schmidt also worked with Lustig on The Toxic Truth about Sugar article, which was published in a 2012 version of Nature Magazine (Intro). A witness appeal arising from the article was taken by Denmark, which, in 2011, stated that "all foods high in saturated fat" should be taxed, and this was passed into law. Secondary testimony came from the United Nations, which declared that heart disease and “untreatable” illnesses, such as cancer, diabetes, etc. represent a greater risk today than ever. Another testimony from the text was this: “The Western diet is now dominated by “low-cost, highly processed… paper… products, because right now manufacturers can put unlimited quantities of whatever they want in their products. (para. 14) This essay is not to be taken lightly, but rather realize that as Americans, we are responsible for the health of our children, and to secure the nation's future at a healthy pace, we must show them that sugar is not as gentle as it sounds. What will it take for us to realize that sugar is very toxic, and once we understand this, who is willing to step up and work together to achieve the goal of a healthier America? There are two Americas towards which we must work towards 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 Essays for Composition. Ed. Thomas Cooley. 8th ed. New York: Norton, 2013. 284-289. Press.