King Corn (DVD, 2008)

I learned so much about high fructose corn syrup. I will never drink soda pop again, nor eat foods with it in them. It is humorous with a very serious health issue addressed. The AMA states that high fructose corn syrup is more addictive than nicotine! It has created the obesity epidemic we have in the U.S.! It is in everything! in beans, canned fruits, canned vegetables, soups, drinks, pop, juices AND it is a chemical made and has nothing to do with edible foods. IT IS FASCINATING AND EVERYONE SHOULD SEE THIS FILM! It was made by two creative investigative photojournalists who followed a corn farmer from the beginning of the farming process to the corn's final use as high fructose corn syrup, showing how little relationship that 'chemical' had to the corn. A REAL EYE OPENER!

Different than the normal environmental documentary movie. Lets the viewer make thier own opinion on the subject instead of trying to push for a vision. Very good and entertaining.

I use this tape to assist in teaching both Health classes as well as "Home Ec" classes at the Middle School level. The DVD is a bit long and needs two periods to show it all. It does show the unknown dangers of excessive corn consumption.