Kate Steele (A4) Introduction The Effect of High-Fructose Corn Syrup, Sucrose, and Water on the Weight Gain of Mice The purpose of the experiment was to determine if mice would gain more weight when given a 20% high-fructose corn syrup solution, a 20% sucrose solution, or water. This experiment was conducted because of the high prevalence of obesity in the United States and worldwide. More than half of the men and women over twenty years old in the United States are considered overweight (Elliot). One-fourth of the individuals who are overweight are also considered to be obese (Elliot). The rationale for doing this experiment was that accurate information related to the effects of consuming high-fructose corn syrup, as well as sucrose, can help people make better dietary choices.
Sugary- this is the 1 that people with diabetes should stay clear of, this is due to the “glucose getting into your bloodstream fast, this could cause a sudden rise in blood glucose levels”. (Rudy, 1999, Page 24)This is not saying that you cannot eat this kind of food; it just means that you should only eat it in small quantities. Starchy- this is the one that is okay for diabetics to eat “These foods increase the blood glucose even though they are not sweet in taste. The body digests them and breaks them down into glucose (sugar).
Some diseases that are caused from fats are heart disease, overweight, diabetes, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, and sleep apnea. Lipids fats play a large role in the functioning of the body such as it increases the brain functions in a positive way. Lipids fats also help joint function and energy production within the body. Fiber absorb cholesterol and slow glucose absorption it helps
The three more significant forms of sugar are sucrose, glucose, and fructose. Sucrose, mass-produced by processing sugar cane or beet sugar, is the white table sugar that people add to various foods or drinks to increase their sweetness. Glucose can be recognized more frequently than either sucrose or fructose because of its involvement in diabetes which hampers the production of the hormone, insulin, a chemical messenger that is used to regulate glucose levels in the bloodstream. Additionally, glucose is not significantly dangerous on its own; it only becomes problematic for patients suffering from diabetes or dental cavities which are holes in one’s teeth. And without a doubt the real problem with sugar lies with fructose, it is metabolized just like the fructose in fruit, but with some significant differences.
Maintenance dose in exercise performance (for adults ages 19 and older): Take 2g daily. Your body may absorb creatine better when you take it with carbohydrate foods, such as fruits, fruit juices, and starches. The doses listed have been tested frequently in athletes. But it’s not known whether these dosages have the same effects in non-athletes (UMMC). Overall, although creatine may have negative effects, it can boost your muscle strength if you use the right amount at the right time.
Obesity itself cannot solely be blamed on the high consumption of soda or sugary-drinks, but there is a strong correlation between the two. Boston Children’s Hospital preformed a study with 224 overweight, or obese, high school students. Half of the recipients received free home deliveries of zero-calorie drinks along with water; others received a fifty dollar gift card. According to this study, “after one year, the gift card recipients had gained more weight than those who got the calorie-free drinks” (“Getting Fat on Sugary-Drinks” 8). The evidence provided in this study concludes that soda can be a leading factor in obesity rates, and that water or lower-calorie drinks can help prevent obesity.
One of the most important features is that it protects you from developing type one diabetes. It combines a glucose monitoring system with an insulin delivery pump to create an automatic insulin delivery system for diabetes treatment, one that works like your natural pancreas. The pancreatic cell transplantation is the
students eat school lunches, only 6 percent of school lunch programs meet the requirements established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For example, the average sodium content was twice that recommended, and 80 percent of schools exceeded rules to keep fat to less than 30 percent of total calories. Studies have also shown that most of these selections are processed foods, high in fat and sugar. The findings of the American College of Cardiology by researchers at the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor, found that more than one in three middle school students who regularly eat school lunches are obese or overweight because of there high fat and sugar content. The findings also show that students who consume school lunches are more likely to have high LDL "bad'' cholesterol levels than kids who bring lunch from home.
Gamma wave activity is associated with increased dopamine levels and putting the brain’s cognitive state at its most alert level. Berk explained, “What we know is that gamma is found in every part of the brain and that it helps generate recall and reorganization.” That’s why, he said, after people meditate, they feel refreshed and are better positioned to solve problems. Not only can laughing help increase your awareness, Berk thinks it is likely to have the health benefits of meditation, like reducing stress, blood pressure and pain. Berk acknowledges that more research is needed about how laughing can actually benefit our health, but he is optimistic about an area of science that shows real correlation between the mind and body. “We are looking at the keyhole in the door – and the light is bright on the other side," he said.
First he talks about the drinking rates in Europe and the United States and then says, “British 15 and 16-year olds were more than twice as likely as Americans to binge drink (50 percent vs. 24 percent) and to have been intoxicated within the past 30 days (48 percent vs. 21 percent).” Another statistic he uses is, “...The World Health Organization found that American 15-year olds were less likely than those in 18 other nations to have been intoxicated twice or more. British girls and boys were far likelier that their U.S. counterparts to have been drunk that often (52 and 51 percent vs. 28 and 34 percent).” This information makes for a pretty convincing argument and appeals to our ethos. Califano then appeals to our pathos as he goes on to talk about the consequences of teen drinking. One fact he presents is, “…The American Medical Association found that teen drinking-not bingeing, just drinking-can seriously damage growth processes of the brain and that such damage ‘can be long term and irreversible.’” He then goes on to say, “Alcohol is a major contributing factor in the three leading causes of teen death-accidents, homicide, and suicide- and increases the chances of juvenile delinquency and crime.” Using such concrete facts to support his statement is a very effective way to persuade and connect with the audience. This could even persuade a teen that may believe the drinking age should be lowered as well.