Corn Stalk

Surrounding High Fructose Corn Syrup The jig is up. It's no secret that high fructose corn syrup is detrimental to your health. Unless you have been under a rock for the last few years you have seen a massive media campaign done by a group called (C.R.A.) Corn Refiners Association, to repair the damaged public image of high fructose corn syrup (H.F.C.S.). Or perhaps you have seen similar brand masking going on with the new word corn sugar. A simple re-brand of high fructose corn syrup. C.R.A.: "It's

Jash Constable Professor Stuckey Composition II 24 April 2017 High Fructose Corn Syrup and Obesity in America When I was growing up my mother would always steer me clear of sugary, unhealthy snacks. So much so that when I finally was able to get a taste of them, I didn’t want to stop. After tasting this new sensation my body craved more. The cereals she bought paled in comparison to the bright, colorful flavors of the likes of Fruity Pebbles and Trix. She always bought organic foods and healthy

Health and Wellness 1001: High Fructose Corn Syrup Ahmad Young Gordon State College   OUTLINE • What is high fructose corn syrup? (Objective 1) o Sugar  A simple comparison of the percentage of glucose and fructose reveals its striking similarities to table sugar. o First introduced to the food and beverage industry in the 1970s o Sweetener made from corn starch that has been processed by glucose isomerase to convert some of its glucose into fructose. • Is it really bad for you? If so why? (Objective

CHM130 Lab 6 Exploring Density Name:        Paige Miller      A.  Data Tables Place your completed Data Tables here: Part IIIa  (3 points) Volume of water in graduated cylinder (mL)  10.00 mL Mass of rubber stopper (g)  11.37 g Volume of water and rubber stopper (mL)  16.50 mL Part IIIb  (6 points) Volume of water in graduated cylinder (mL)  20.00 mL Mass of iron nail (g)  3.45 g Volume of water and iron nail (mL)  20.50 mL Part IV  (20 points) Type of Aluminum Foil Mass (g) Length (cm) Width (cm)

Wendell Berry’s “The Pleasures of Eating”, Berry discusses how humans are passive consumers of the food industry; meaning they lack insight regarding where their food is from or how it is produced. Additionally, Michael Pollan writes about the surplus of corn in America and how Americans unknowingly consume immense amounts of it in his article entitled “When a Crop Becomes King”. Furthermore, “If You Pitch It, They Will Eat” by David Barboza is about how the food industry’s propaganda negatively affects

Since the 1900’s the food industry has genetically modified and added supplements to our foods in order to provide big companies year long produce and products. Although the food industry is technically part of the real estate industry; these politician should step down from businessmen to conscience human beings. Most scholars in the field believe that the Western diet has the worst combination of nutrients, and is the main cause in the rise of premature death and illnesses. In the United States

system needs reform and subsidies need to be reduced or repealed. Another reason to reduce the government subsidies is because another by-product of corn that is produced in overabundance is High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), which has replaced pure cane sugar because it is cheaper to produce (Pollan, p. 104). What is HFCS? High-fructose corn syrup contains fructose and sucrose,

The short story collection, “The Thing Around Your Neck” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie shows a variety of characters and cultures. Adichie tells many versions, allowing the reader to find something or someone to connect and relate to. I felt I most connected with “On Monday Of Last Week.” I could relate to many of the characters and make connections within my own life. Kamara is a Nigerian woman who comes to America and has to learn how to fit in, while also figuring out how to feel reconnected with

If you’re on your lunch break and you’re hungry, what is the quickest and simplest thing to do? While some people choose to do meal preps, most people will commonly go get fast food. Although, fast food might be the simplest, quickest, and cheapest option, it most certainly will not be the best option for you. Unfortunately, what many people do not realize and need to be aware of is what they are actually putting into their bodies, and the harmful effects it can have on their health both physically

Many consumers are not able to see where their food comes from, similarly to how the corn no longer has the information of how it was produced. The change in food production also is evident in the decline in personal nature via packaging. Two centuries ago, people were able to purchase their corn from “the farm where the corn had been grown” and most likely where they had developed a more personal linkage with the farmer on a local level. Now, the connection