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"Sugar Industry Funded Research to Prove it Didn't Contribute to Heart Disease" by Marcy Kreiter

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1. What are the topics that Marcy Kreiter discusses in the sugar industry article?
2. What tone or attitude does she express on the topics?
3. What action might Kreiter have implicitly wanted readers to take after reading this selection?
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Marcy Kreiter discusses the sugar industry's funding of research to disprove the link between sugar consumption and heart disease, the evidence that the industry influenced the research findings and conclusions, and the impact of these actions on public health.

Kreiter expresses a critical tone towards the sugar industry, highlighting the unethical behavior of funding research to mislead the public about the health effects of sugar consumption. She also emphasizes the importance of transparency and independent research to protect public health.

Kreiter may have implicitly wanted readers to be skeptical of industry-funded research and to advocate for more independent and transparent research practices. She may also want readers to be more aware of the potential influence of industry on scientific research and to consider the broader implications for public health.

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