I think so, at least in the US in the 90's when I grew up, thanks to things like the food pyramid containing grains as the base. Companies that had sugary/carb

I think so, at least in the US in the 90's when I grew up, thanks to things like the food pyramid containing grains as the base. Companies that had sugary/carb heavy products pushed the idea that fats were what caused weight gain. So everything you bought would be "low-fat" or "reduced-fat" but still contain a ton of sugar and the same calorie count.