Question

Which of the following identifies a main culprit for America’s increasing weight gain?
a. splenda
b. nutrasweet
c. coconut suger
d. high-fructose corn syrup

Answer 1

D. High-fructose corn syrup. It is in everything from sodas to crackers. It is used as a cheaper substitute for sugar but is more unhealthy.

Answer 2

Answer is d. high-fructose corn syrup.

Consumption of high fructose corn syrup identifies as main reason for weight gain for Americans. It is low cost source of sugar, but 40-50 gram of fructose corn syrup is equivalent to 10 table spoon of table sugar. Consuming this high sugar may leads to a weight gain of 15 lbs or 6.5 kg in a year.