To make HFCS, enzymes are added to corn syrup in order to convert some of the glucose to another simple sugar called fructose, also called âfruit sugarâ because it occurs naturally in fruits and berries. HFCS is âhighâ in fructose compared to the pure glucose that is in corn syrup.
The average cost of living for an American[edit] 1  $20,194 per person per year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics (value given divided by 2.5 average household size ('consumer unit') - [1]  Of this, food ($2577), housing ($6844), cars ($3442) totals $12863 per person.
True Costs and Benefits. Since 2004, costs for cruises and for assisted living have been going up, but comparing average cruise costs to $9,000 a month assisted living fees is misleading and inaccurate. According to A Place for Momâs 2012 Cost of Care Survey, the actual average monthly cost of assisted living ranges from $2,500 to $4,600. Thereâs considerable variation, too, depending on where seniors live and what amenities they need.