The Use of Sweeteners and the Rise in Obesity
The week two iLab will challenge you as it has to do with sweeteners and obesity. Current research has shown that there may be a relationship between the consumption of sweeteners and the rise in obesity so, this will be an opportunity to examine that facts and develop an position.
Scenario/Summary: Please select one of the following sweeteners:
- Sugar (sucrose)
- Fructose
- High Fructose Corn Syrup
- Stevia
- Equal
- Splenda
- Ace K
- Carbohydrates
- Or another one you can find on your own
Deliverables: Answer the following questions about the sweetener you have selected:
- Select a sweetener
- Explore the history of the sweetener (include all of the back ground on this ingredient-when it was discovered, its composition by whom it was discovered, its chemical makeup, its first use, its sweetening capabilities and what foods it can be used in).
SOLUTION
Answer the following questions about the sweetener that you have selected.
1. Select a sweetener
I have picked High Fructose Corn Syrup as the sweetener that I would like to explore and get some more nutritional data and facts about.
2. Explore the history of the sweetener (when it was developed, its composition).
High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) started in 1975. There are really three sorts of high fructose corn syrup out there, named for their fructose content: HFCS-90 (90% fructose), HFCS- 55 (55% fructose) and HFCS-42 (42% fructose). HFCS-42 was the first to be made as it is still utilized today in some beverages and processed foods.……please click the icon below to purchase the solution at $10