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Researchers at Harvard School of Public Health determined that one can of soda a day can add up to 15 pounds of weight in a year. They believe that this is one of the main factors influencing increased obesity in the United States. The reason is that high fructose corn syrup does not increase the production of insulin (which is needed to burn calories) or leptin ( which is needed to moderate appetite) Because of this,the body does not recognize the calorie intake and is unable to regulate weight.