Obesity is primarily a result of corporations not being adequately regulated, and government incentives driving down the price of particularly unhealthy additives.
In short, high fructose corn syrup leads to obesity.
In short, high fructose corn syrup leads to obesity.
What would such regulations look like?
>In short, high fructose corn syrup leads to obesity.
Is HFCS a worldwide phenomenon? US isn't the only country with obesity problems. eg. kuwait, egypt, UAE, jordan
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_body_mass...
HFCS may be a uniquely US problem, but foods with it are also exported, which explains why countries like Canada sit relatively high as well.
It was a life-changing experience for me to visit EU countries, where orange Fanta contains 11% orange juice (and vaguely looks like orange juice), compared to the dark orange nearly-pure-sugar soda we drink here. Even McDonald's food was leaner, less greasy, and closer to what you'd get at a quality restaurant.