Basic
What is a protein
A nutrient that is essential for building and repairing tissues
What nutrient found in food is incorporated into your body and brain, potentially affecting both health and behavior?
proteins and fats
According to Todd Dawson, what is a major reason why Americans eat so much corn?
Corn is an additive in many processed foods.
How did Dawson get the information through the hair
The carbon that was consumed integrates with tissues, muscles, and hair so we can see what someone ate
what type of carbon found in corn can be detected in your hair, tissues, and muscles?
carbon from corn
What are some foods that often contain high fructose corn syrup, according to the passage?
Ketchup, salad dressing, soda, cookies, and chips.
Why did Dawson's hair have less carbon in it when he was in Italy than in America
Because the diet there didnt consume as much corn-based carbon compared to America
Todd Dawson tested his own hair and found that what percentage of the carbon came from corn? (America)
69 percent
Why does Todd Dawson say Americans are "like corn chips walking"?
Because a very large fraction of their diet consists of corn.
Was the carbon in his body higher or lower when he went to italy for 3 months
lower
What sweetener made from corn is found in many processed foods, contributing to obesity, heart disease, and diabetes?
high fructose corn syrup
What is theeffect of high fructose corn syrup in the diet?
obesity, heart disease and developing type 2 diabetes