Increased Incidence Of Obesity, Diabetes, And Metabolic Syndrome

Thesis: Overall, recent studies have shown that sugar substitutes isn’t and can cause potential health problems.

The use of artificial sweeteners in beverages and food has been on a steady rise since 1969, the year it was authorized in the United States of America. The popularity of artificial sweeteners has been on a rise because of the benefit that it is a zero calorie sweetener .Even though artificial sweeteners have some great benefits many scientists believe that it causes adverse effects such as cancer, weight gain and depression. I strongly believe that consumers are not aware of the side effects of artificial sweeteners hence the increase in consumption since 1969.

Obesity is an increasing epidemic affecting the United States in an alarming and negative way. In the past centuries it was rare for Americans to be obese. Today they’re numerous factors contributing to the epidemic but they can be reversed with awareness of the severity of the issue, it’s affect on health, and a willingness to make changes in their daily life.

Obesity is a major public health concern in the United States and worldwide. Recent data suggest that more than 70% of the U.S. adults 20 years or older are overweight or obese (CDC 2016, CDC 2015). Obesity is associated with numerous serious health sequelae, including cardio- and neuro- vascular diseases, diabetes, and several types of cancer and incurs substantial medical costs (CDC 2015). Given the seriousness of the public health concern, there is great interest in the identification and mitigation of potential causes of obesity. As such, obesogenic environmental contaminants with widespread exposure and biological persistence is of great concern.

Today in the United States, obesity is the one of the leading causes of death in adults and children. Obesity also leads to several chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third (34.9% or 78.6 million) of U.S. adults are obese (“Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity”). This is such a scary fact to know that more than a third of American’s are obese. Obesity itself may impact our society or better yet make our society dystopian. The word “Dystopia” according to the article “Dystopias: Definition and Characteristics” is defined as, “A futuristic, imagined universe in which oppressive societal control, and illusion of a

Obesity is the storage of excessed body fat that is higher than what is considered to be a healthy weight for a given height and may have a negative effect on health. In the last 2 decades, obesity has doubled. In 2011 there was an approximated 1.4 billion overweight people and of those 500 million were obese (Han et al., 1998 and Barofsky et al., 1998). Almost one in three adults are measured obese and one in six children from ages 6-19 also meet the standards for obesity. No matter where you go, you are more than likely to see an overweight population. Since there are 300 million clinically obese people worldwide, it’s no surprise that obesity is categorized as a growing epidemic in America. Obesity comes from many causes and these reasons

Obesity is a very serious threat to the health of Americans and people all across the world. A plethora of studies have been done to confirm the adverse effects of obesity on an individual 's health. Obesity rates have been skyrocketing in the past 30 years. The year 2000 marked the first time in human history that the percentage of obesity in the human population rose over 50% (Obesity: A Cultural and Biocultural Perspective). Obesity, as well as childhood obesity, is more prevalent than ever. There has been little done by the American people and the U.S. government to reverse this trend. My research has shown that the problem of obesity is a much larger problem than most people believe it to be. Many Americans underestimate the

Unfortunately, the results expected for sucralose did not correspond to the experimental values. Indeed, the control, sucrose, was chosen due to the fact that the synthesis of sucralose begins with sucrose as its starting material and so was expected to behave in a similar fashion. Instead, it behaved alike to stevia, with a very similar minimum concentration (based off of experimental results), but with a range varying from 10-60 % inhibition versus 10-20 % inhibition for stevia. Yet again, the true comparison is difficult. In order to correct this mistake and so obtain comparable data, the initial concentrations of both sweeteners and that of sucrose should be the same, whereas in this particular experiment the concentration of sucrose was neglected. This explains the % inhibition being over 100% as can be observed in Figure 3. The stock solution, as well as the concentrations of the inhibitors, could have been increased to correspond with serving size (approximately 2-3g). These changes could have lead to more suitable data that will be analyzed based on real-life

Artificial sweeteners such as aspartame are commonly used as substitutes for sugar in everyday products that we consume such as foods and soft drinks due to the fact that they contain no calories. This has further led to a growing trend of artificial sweeteners being used by people as an alternative to sugar to control weight. Although extensive research has demonstrated the safety of six different low-calorie sweeteners currently approved for use, there is still ongoing debate over the potential health threats they pose.

What is Sucralose one might ask? Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that is used as a replacement for sugar by drink companies and diet companies. Sucralose is located in any drink with a diet label. These sugar substitutes are can cause a large problem and the real question, is the consumption of sucralose really worth it? It is necessary to implement a healthier option to prevent the high risk of health problems associated with sucralose like obesity and diabetes. Though this will not be an easy decision as In this essay I will discuss the effect of Splenda on our bodies, arguments for the use of sucralose, and other affordable solutions to diet products in order to prohibit the selling of “sugar free” drinks in ERHS.

Artificial sweeteners are a food additive that attempts to duplicate the taste of sugar while using less food energy. Artificial sweeteners can be used for weight loss because they have 4 calories per gram and are 180 to 200 times sweeter than regular sugar so less is used. Some examples of artificial sweeteners include Saccharin, Sucralose, and Aspartame. There is ongoing controversy whether artificial sweeteners are health risks because some studies show that they cause diseases in laboratory rats. The following disscusion will deal with one such artfical sweetener: Asparatame.

There has been many debates on whether aspartame is good for us or not. In the 1960s James Schlatter, a chemist working for the G.D Searle company, was working on creating a cure for stomach ulcers and accidently tasted it off of his fingers (Evangelista, n.d.). Little did he know that his “cure” would become a popular artificial sweetner in America. The chemical additive consists of, phenylalaine and aspartic acid, two amino acids, as well as methanol (Wells, 2011). Aspartame is popular for people who want to lose or maintain a healthy weight. Since it is 200 times more sweet than actual sugar a lot less calories are needed in order to have the same sweet taste (International Food Information Council Foundation, 2011). Aspartame is found

Abstract: High fructose corn syrup (HFCS), like many other unhealthy constituents that are used in foods, is cheap and retains the taste of the natural products it emulates, possibly even surpassing them in many areas. However, experiments have shown that fructose is not an ideal sugar for human consumption, not to mention the fact that the use of GM ingredients can be dangerous. In order to prevent the continued consumption of this noxious sugar, food producers should use healthy alternative sweeteners to prevent the further dependence on HFCS in our foods and drinks.

The debate between naturally derived sugars and low-calorie artificial sweeteners has been going on for years now. As our population’s obesity rate grows every year and health concerns related to weight-control grows along with it, natural sugar is scrutinized and we are told to keep away from it as it is our enemy. Over the last couple of decades, we have been introduced to more and more varieties of artificial sweeteners promising to deliver the same sweetness or even more sweetness than natural sugar (some offer as much as 200 times more sweetness than sugar) but with a much lower calorie content, or some even no calories at all. Artificial sweeteners such as Splenda, Sweet n’ Low, NutraSweet, and Equal have become popular as “better alternatives” to table sugar, promising to help battle weight gain and actually assist in losing weight. However, does this make it the healthier option? As with all things, both natural sugar and artificial sugar have their pros and cons, but in order to find the best option in regards to our health and futures, it’s important to weigh them according to scientific findings and research.

Kris Gunnars, a nutrition researcher, states that on average most people consume 10-20% of their calories as sugar. What that means is most people in the U.S eat so much sugar that it replaces other healthy foods. That’s why some Americans are moving on and finding better solutions such as artificial sweeteners. Some examples of Artificial Sweeteners are Acesulfame K, Sucralose, and Aspartame. People should use Artificial sweeteners and not sugar because they are better for diabetics, protect people from tooth decay, and help with weight control.