Students pledge to cut sugar out of their diets

MERRILL - Many elementary school students in Lincoln County will swap their chocolate milk for something healthier next week. It's part of the Sugar-Out-Day pledge students took Thursday.

Many people don't really know exactly how much sugar is in their food. The amount of sugar in drinks and snacks can be surprising.

"I think they do know there is sugar in the food that they eat," says public health nurse Judy Sargent. "That's why it tastes so good. But, seeing is believing."

Full story: WJFW

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