Childhood Obesity In Michigan
Over the years childhood obesity rates have skyrocketed. In Michigan 32.6% of kids ages 0-17 are overweight or obese compared to a national average of 31.3%. Most foods have either high level of fructose corn syrup or “healthy” foods have been replaced with artificial colors and flavors and “fat” such as fried foods. There are 3 causes of why childhood obesity has increased.
First, Most foods have high levels of fructose corn syrup. Fructose corn syrup is defined as “High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a sweetener made from corn found in thousands of foods and beverages on grocery store shelves throughout the United States. HFCS is composed of either 42 percent or 55 percent fructose, with the remaining sugars being primarily glucose and higher sugars.In terms of composition, HFCS is nearly identical to table sugar (sucrose), which is composed of 50 percent fructose and 50 percent glucose. Glucose is one of the simplest forms of sugar that serves as a building block for most carbohydrates. Fructose is a simple sugar commonly found in fruits and honey. ” says Iowacorn.com. basicly HFCS is made from corn fructose is a sugar found in honey and fruit. For example soda candy and frozen junk food have high levels of fructose corn syrup.
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Artificial flavors and colors are found in sour patch kids colorful cereal and soda, these are just a few of foods/drinks that contain artificial flavors and colors, and kids love them, the risks of eating too much then being overweight can cause serious health issues such as diabetes, cancer, stroke and even sometimes if you are super overweight it can lead to