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This talk delves into the connection among corn, sugary treats, and rising obesity rates. With alarming statistics showing that 2/3 of adults in the U.S. are overweight and diabetes affects 25.8 million Americans, we explore the underlying factors contributing to these trends. The impact of corn-based products on our diets, alongside the prevalence of processed sweets, is crucial in understanding the obesity epidemic. Join Melissa Quinnan as she uncovers these relationships and encourages healthier dietary choices.
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A Corny Ted Talk Melissa Quinnan
Obesity. 2/3
Diabetes. 25.8
References • “Obesity Epidemic.” The CQ Researcher 1.31 (1998) Web. 7 Nov 2012. • King corn video King Corn.Dir. Aaron Woolf. Mosaic Films, 2007. Film. • http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/diabetes-statistics/ • http://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/crops/corn.aspx • http://indianapublicmedia.org/eartheats/orange-corn-jampacked-vitamin-fights-childhood-blindness/ • http://www.southernexposure.com/images/leaming-corn.jpg • http://www.freysmiles.com/images/uploads/general/Sodas1.jpeg