If we are what we eat, the average American is a 150-pound bag of refined sugar, according the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Give or take a few pounds, add in a hearty portion of high-fructose corn syrup and sprinkle some non-caloric sweeteners on top, and we’ve got a pretty frightening sundae to represent what has happened to America’s food supply. Although the presence of added sweeteners in our food has become ubiquitous, identifying the risks of high sugar consumption is an important step in addressing the problem and has begun having a ripple effect in the market, with communities such …
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