(UFU - 2017 - 2ª FASE)
Coca-Cola Is Adding Fiber to Coke. Does That Make It Healthy?
by Cynthia Sass
When I heard about Coca-Cola Plus, a zero-calorie Coke with added fiber, I thought it was an April Fool’s joke I somehow missed. Especially when the company claimed this ridiculous product is meant for a "health-conscious consumer."
According to Coca-Cola, one Coke Plus a day — which is currently available only in Japan — can help "suppress fat absorption" and "moderate the levels of triglycerides in the blood." Even if a double-blind study comparing Coke Plus to a placebo supported these claims, still wouldn’t recommend the soda.
First of all, the added fiber is bundled with an artificial sweetener, and artificial sweeteners can wreak havoc in the body. Studies suggest they may increase sweet cravings, alter gut bacteria, potentially induce glucose intolerance, raise stroke and dementia risk, and modify metabolism in ways that increase body fat.
Disponível em: <http://time.com/4758424/coca-cola-plus-coke-fiber/?xid=homepage>. Acesso em: 24 abr. 2017.
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Based on the text, answer the following questions:
A) How would you describe Coca-Cola Plus?
B) What are some of the possible effects of artificial sweeteners in soft drinks?
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