Myth: Eating too much sugar causes diabetes. Fact: The answer is not so simple. Type 1 diabetes is caused by genetics and unknown factors that trigger the onset of the disease; type 2 diabetes is caused by genetics and lifestyle factors.
In this lesson, we will discover that mestizo is a common racial category in Latin America. We'll learn its origin in the Spanish colonies, how common it is in different Latin American countries, and discover some famous mestizos in history.
For example, mestizo has had a slightly negative connotation in Mexico, sometimes being used as the equivalent of bastard. In El Salvador, however, mestizo is a commonplace term with a positive connotation used by the overwhelming majority of the population.