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Question: The diets of Americans have changed dramatically over the past 200 years, with the greatest changes occurring in the last 30 - 50 years. The average American 200 years ago ate only 2 pounds of sugar per year. In 1970, Americans ate 123 pounds of sugar per year and today we consume between 150 to 170 pounds of sugar per year. This is equivalent to 3 pounds (or 6 cups) in one week. Based on a 2000 calorie per day diet, nutritionists recommend that Americans consume less than 13 teaspoons per day, where the current average is around 19 teaspoons per day. As an alternative to table sugar, High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) was introduced in the 1970's. People living in the US have been consuming many products that contain HFCS, a fructose-glucose liquid sweetener alternative to sucrose (common table sugar). HFCS can be found in many products such as processed foods, cereals, baked goods and some beverages. Studies show that the per capita consumption of high fructose corn syrup in the United Stated is on a downward trend, from 62.5 pounds per capita in 2000 to 37.6 pounds in 2018. HFCS has been linked to increased metabolic disturbances associated with increases in weight, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, dementia, and other conditions. Please answer each question below in a separate paragraph:

1. Do you consume food products that contain HFCS? What type of foods do you consume that contains HFCS?

2. Are you concerned with your overall sugar consumption? 3. Do you feel that there is health risks associated with consuming products that contain HFCS?

4. Site at least two credible references to substantiate your position. Provide complete typed references in your response.