INTRODUCTIONSSugar is considered a toxic poison. Sugar removes calcium from the skeleton of the human body. Sugar literally sucks calcium straight from our bones; this is why many know it as “skeletal toxic powder”. There are thousands of people in the United States who suffer from sugar addiction. Sugar is one of the main causes of many health problems. Sugar causes health problems such as fibromyalgia, diabetes, obesity and osteoporosis. Like me, many people have no idea they are addicted to sugar. Until this single-subject design, I thought my eating habits were completely normal. I honestly didn't realize how much sugar I was consuming every day. This single subject design really encouraged me to live a healthier lifestyle. The purpose of this study is to indirectly determine my sugar intake, by counting calories daily and reducing my calorie intake. LITERATURE REVIEW “Sugar addiction is a rapidly growing epidemic (Teitelbaum, 2010).” According to researchers, the average person consumes one hundred kilos of sugar each year. Americans spend billions of dollars each year on gym memberships, healthy foods and drinks, and exercise equipment. Despite economic pressure, Americans continue to make room in their budgets for weight loss products. Exercising makes individuals feel healthier both inside and out. Feeling healthier could potentially change a person's desire to eat healthier. Although exercise cannot cure a sugar addiction, it can distract the mind from eating sweets. Another benefit of exercise is the ability to reduce sugar cravings. When an individual is hungry, their will to resist sugar is more difficult. Power supply...... middle of paper......9). Different prevalences of obesity among black, white and Hispanic adults – United States, 2006-2008. Morbe. Dead. Weekly. Rep. 58, 740-744.Flegal, KM, Carroll, MD, Ogden, CL, & Curtin, LR (2010). Prevalence and trends of obesity among US adults, 1999-2008. Journal of the Medical Association. 303, 235-241. Hyman, Mark. (2014). Sweet Poison: How sugar, not cocaine, is one of the most addictive and dangerous substances. Daily News. Available at: www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/white-poison-danger-sugar-beat-article-1.1605232 (accessed February 10, 2014).James, DCS (2013). Weight loss strategies used by African American women: Possible implications for personalized messages. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. 26, 71-77. Teitelbaum, Jacob. (2010). Sweet relief. Handbook for Better Healthy Nutrition. August 2010. 28-29.