When did the US switch to high-fructose corn syrup?: A Look at the Nutritional Shift
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Between 1970 and 1990, consumption of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in the United States increased by over 1,000%, representing one of the most significant shifts in the modern American diet. This widespread adoption of a new sweetener prompts the question: **When did the US switch to high-fructose corn syrup?** and why this rapid change occurred.
