Americans Are Dying Younger, Saving Corporations Billions

Re:Americans Are Dying Younger, Saving Corporations Billions by abawany on Wednesday August 09, 2017 @07:15PM (#14974654)

I agree that there is significant willing suspension of disbelief. However, there are two additional factors that make it difficult to completely pin the tail on the donkey that is the hapless consumer: 1) Sugar in unexpected ingredients (I still can't believe McDonalds hamburger buns have HFCS and I learnt this in 2010), and 2) Terminology and presentation games to ensure the consumer is less likely to read the ingredients list and nutrition facts.

EDIT: syntax. Also, forgot to mention food deserts and availability of fresh produce in various neighborhoods.

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Re:Americans Are Dying Younger, Saving Corporations Billions by dragonwriter on Wednesday August 09, 2017 @07:17PM (#14974665)

> 1) Sugar in unexpected ingredients (I still can't believe McDonalds hamburger buns have HFCS and I learnt this in 2010),

Sugar (often either table sugar or honey) is a traditional bread ingredient; HFCS isn't the form the average home baker would use, but sugar in bread should not be surprising to anyone.

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Re:Americans Are Dying Younger, Saving Corporations Billions by abawany on Wednesday August 09, 2017 @07:22PM (#14974701)

That hasn't been my experience in all of the recipes I have made and for the loaves that I typically purchase (I am an ingredient list reader), but I concede that my knowledge in this matter is miniscule.

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