Obesity and Sugar Correlation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      This Graph clearly demonstrates that over the years not only have we consumed more and more sugar each year but also that our weight has grown at an astoundingly similar rate to that of our sugar consumption. Obesity has been a concern in the U.S. for a very long period of time and rightfully so as it brings copious problems to our health. Cara is an example of someone who previously was not concerned with their weight until high amounts of sugar were introduced into her diet.  

      Some problems that have been found with people who are overweight or obese include Heart disease, High Blood Pressure, Stroke, Heart Attack, Bone Weakness (osteoarthritis), Cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon), and Sleep Apnea. These problems can make life very difficult and are often times fatal. Another Problem associated with Obesity is type 2 diabetes, which is also associated with high consumption of sugar. This means that those who have obesity caused by high consumption of sugar have a very high chance of developing type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes has been known to cause Eye Problems, Kidney Problems, Nerve damage and Reproductive Problems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Graph Shows how not only has our diet increased in sugar, but not in healthy ones either. The decrease in more natural Cane and Beet sugars and rapid increase in High Fructose Corn Syrup shows that many comapnies are not looking to make sure you have a healthy diet. These cheaper and more refined sugars are put in nearly all of our foods and you most likely don't know bout most of it. Most people would assume that their bread does not have any HFCS however they would be wrong. Bread shares this  in common with many common foods you would eat rugularly however next time you may want to look at what's really in your food before buying it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Sugar Consumption and Obesity Prevelance." Indiana University. N.p., n.d. Web. 
     20 May 2014. <http://www.indiana.edu/~oso/Fructose/Fructose.html>.

 

"U.S. per capita food consumption" Indiana University. N.p., n.d. Web. 
     20 May 2014. <http://www.indiana.edu/~oso/Fructose/Fructose.html>.