HFCS

http://www.princeton.edu/main/news/archive/S26/91/22K07/

"When rats are drinking high-fructose corn syrup at levels well below those in soda pop, they're becoming obese -- every single one, across the board."

"These rats aren't just getting fat; they're demonstrating characteristics of obesity, including substantial increases in abdominal fat and circulating triglycerides," said Princeton graduate student Miriam Bocarsly.

"In the 40 years since the introduction of high-fructose corn syrup as a cost-effective sweetener in the American diet, rates of obesity in the U.S. have skyrocketed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 1970, around 15 percent of the U.S. population met the definition for obesity; today, roughly one-third of the American adults are considered obese, the CDC reported"

"Our findings lend support to the theory that the excessive consumption of high-fructose corn syrup found in many beverages may be an important factor in the obesity epidemic," (Just like I said in my Feb 9th posting)

More clinical proof the stuff is toxic. http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2010/03/15/daily58.html

First Lady Obama can dance around the country discussing Obesity till the cows come home. Unless they ban this sludge she is wasting her time. The answer to this problem is clear. Get rid of HFCS. Problem solved....