This source claims that the average American consumes 2-3 lbs. of sugar each week, and in the last 20 years, sugar consumption per year has gone from 26 lbs. to 135 lbs. Sugar has negative affects on the immune system because it causes a rise of insulin levels, which promotes the storage of fat, and inhibits the release of growth hormones. "Major health organizations... agree that sugar consumption in America is one of the 3 major causes of degenerative disease." This source has a list of ways that sugar affects one's health and has information about the more scientific reasons behind these effects. It also talks about the connection between sugar and cancer.
http://www.healingdaily.com/detoxification-diet/sugar.htm
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