randomizeme1234 t1_j610d42 wrote
Reply to comment by murderedbyaname in The implementation of a soft drinks industry levy in the UK in 2018 was associated with an 8% reduction in obesity among 10-11 year old girls with the greatest reductions seen in those living in the most deprived areas. No such association was found in 10-11 year old boys or younger children. by shiruken
Clearly the differences between boys and girls go far beyond ratios of fat and muscle and how they are distributed. What is remarkable in this study is that it is happening at the level of intermediary metabolism, even at such an early age.
murderedbyaname t1_j611b8u wrote
Right, I just don't see a theory posited in the study as to why, so when you brought up metabolism I scanned it again and there's no mention. Not saying it's a bad theory. I'd like to see them posit theories.
fail-deadly- t1_j613vkt wrote
Maybe it’s easier for poor families to say no to girls when they want the sugar.
Alarmed_Zucchini4843 t1_j61ao7e wrote
That was exactly my thinking.
randomizeme1234 t1_j61xqnb wrote
Well, metabolism is what links sugar intake to fat production. Too much sugar will eventually lead to excess being converted to fat, via an intermediate called acetyl-CoA. There are quite a few biochemical transformations that take place along the way. If you're interested, look up 'lipogenesis'. Part of the process is regulated by insulin, which is secreted when sugar is ingested. Note: if you follow the link at the bottom of this article it will take you to the original published study.
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