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Obesity & HFCS Myths

Arthur Frank, M.D., Medical Director of the George Washington University Weight Management Program talks about global obesity and HFCS.

HFCS Production

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Obesity & Diabetes

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Myth: High fructose corn syrup is to blame for obesity
and causes diabetes.

Reality: There is no scientific evidence to suggest that high fructose corn syrup is uniquely responsible for people becoming obese. Obesity results from an imbalance of calories consumed and calories burned. U.S. Department of Agriculture data shows that per capita consumption of high fructose corn syrup is actually on the decline, yet obesity and diabetes rates continue to rise. In fact, obesity rates are rising around the world, including in Mexico, Australia and Europe, even though the use of high fructose corn syrup outside of the United States is limited. Around the world, high fructose corn syrup accounts for about 8% of caloric sweeteners consumed.