There seems to be an influx of sodas nowadays that brag about being made with “Real Sugar.” So why are we now shying away from the much used but maligned High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) and opening our arms and gullets once again to cane sugar (sucrose)? Is HFCS really to blame for our obesity epidemic or has it become the scapegoat for a much wider dietary issue?
Be sure to properly cite any sources you use! They do not have to be primary sources, but they must be cited in APA format.
Be sure to answer the following questions in your blog.
1) When and why did HFCS come into existence? Do some research! Be accurate and detailed!
2) How is HFCS made? Do some research! Be accurate and detailed!
3) How are sucrose (cane sugar) and HFCS chemically the same and different on the molecular level? Do some research! Be accurate and detailed!
4) How are both sucrose and HFCS processed by our bodies? Be specific about the processes for glucose and fructose. Do some research! Be accurate and detailed!
5) The verdict: Is HFCS actually worse than sucrose (cane sugar)?
CMA AP Biology 2018-2019 