Ban foods containing high fructose corn syrup.

 

The purpose of this bill is to improve health welfare by eliminating high fructose corn syrup in foods. A wide range of

processed foods contain a substance that can cause irreversible damage to the human body. This substance is called high

fructose corn syrup. You can't hide from this chemically made substance. You could be dying from the inside and not even

realize it

 

HFCS can increase the risk to many health problems such as type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, heart disease, obesity,

gastrointestinal problems, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, and could even accelerate cancer growth. Minnesota is

ranked in the top 5 states with the highest cancer rate across all the states in the nation. Cancer is the leading cause

of death in the state, followed by heart disease also influenced by HFCS. HFCS, with its connection to cancer, could

make the cancer way worse, and possibly kill you.Cancer isn't all to worry about, HFCS can also cause obesity.Over 100

million Americans are obese, over 40 percent of Americans. HFCS is a major factor in obesity rates across the country;

and obesity itself has many health concerns. Just like alcohol, the more HFCS you consume, the more likely you are to

develop an addiction. Once you start, it's very difficult to stop. Even if you want to stop, HFCS is everywhere, you're

bound to relapse. In the small chance you stay really dedicated to not consuming HFCS, you'll still face withdrawal

symptoms when you stop. On average, Americans consume 12 teaspoons of HFCS per day, with teens consuming 80 percent more

than the national average. We feed this stuff to our kids, and big corporations profit from our addiction. In turn for

profit, they kill us from the inside.

 

HFCS/High fructose corn syrup - An artificial sweetener made from corn starch

Fatty liver disease - A condition where fat builds up in the liver.

Gastrointestinal problems - conditions effecting the digestive system. Examples such as diarrhea, bloating, and nausea

 

The Minnesota department of agriculture would fine all companies illegally using HFCS, and would be responsible for

enforcement of the penalty.

 

Businesses that break this law would face a fine of at least 1,000 dallors to at most 10,000 dallors, depending on the

size of the business, and the magnitude of the offense. If the business fails to comply, they would face a temporary

suspension in the selling of their goods.

 

June 1st 2027