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.
Mestizo is a term that refers to descendants of indigenous Americans and the Spanish. It is a Spanish term that means mixed.The term is used traditionally in Latin America to refer to persons of mixed nationality, particularly American and European origin.The term was common in Spanish empire at the time when American colonies were under the Spanish.During this time, the Mestizo had lesser rights compared to European nationals.he term is used traditionally in Latin America to refer to persons of mixed nationality, particularly American and European origin. The term was common in Spanish empire at the time when American colonies were under the Spanish. During this time, the Mestizo had lesser rights compared to European nationals.