Increased Body Weight
Increased Body Weight
In recent years, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has been blamed for the increased prevalence of overweight and obesity in the U.S. (Bray, Nielsen, & Poplin, 2004). It is present in many foods, including those we would expect to find it in, such as candy, to those unexpected, including salad dressing.
If your last name starts with the letters A-L you are assigned the "pro" side. If your last name starts with the letters M-Z, you are assigned the "con" side. The "pro" side will make a case that HFCS has contributed to the increased body weight of Americans. The "con" side will make a case that HFCS has not contributed to the increased body weight of Americans. Consider why Americans may or may not choose foods with HFCS, including cost, effect on nutritional status, and what other nutrients may be provided in foods that typically contain HFCS.
You must back up your argument with reputable references, which includes scientific journal articles. Remember that we are to learn from one another's research and that the side that someone may be defending may not be what they truly believe; please be kind and considerate .
Please use the APA guidelines to include in text citations
Reference:
Bray, G., Nielsen, S., & Popkin, B. (2004). Consumption of high-fructose corn syrup
in beverages may play a role in the epidemic of obesity. American Journal of
Clinical Nutrition, 79(4), 537-543.
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High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is one of the sweeteners added to food besides honey, sucrose molasses, and different syrups. HFCS promotes weight gain, and there has been a steady rise in syrup consumption, and excessive consumption through sweetened foods and beverages potentially leads to weight gain (Bray Nielsen & Popkin, 2004). Processed foods and beverages with HFCS tend to have high energy content, glycemic index, and low satiety index, especially when there is overconsumption. HFCS overconsumption likely heightens the risk of increased body weight as there is also the excessive consumption of high-calorie diets and a passive health style.
High fructose corn syrup and other added sugars likely induce the desire to eat sweet foods and beverages, leading to excess calorie intake and thus w...