Tag: Stereotypes

According to a 2018 report, the average American consumes approximately 22.1 pounds of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) annually, but this does not specify consumption by group. The question of whether nerds have high fructose corn syrup is a reflection of a pop culture stereotype, not a scientific or dietary fact. This article debunks the myth, examining the real factors influencing diet, regardless of subculture.

According to a 2007 study published in the *British Medical Journal*, adults with higher childhood intelligence were significantly more likely to be vegetarian, directly challenging the assumption that all nerds are non-vegetarian. In fact, the dietary habits of those interested in intellectual pursuits are far more complex and varied than popular culture might suggest.