chewing gum
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- 1. Chewing Gum Ivan Mena Speech Communications 1010 Professor Reynolds October 5, 2009
2. Back in the day
- Oldest form of candy known to man
- Ancient Greeks chewed mastiche made from tree resin
- Ancient Mayans chewed tree sap mixed with beeswax
- First commercialized chewing gum: 1848 by John Curtis
3. Todays chewing gum
- Chicle tree sap from the Sapodilla Tree found in Central America discovered by The Fleer Bros. in the 1880s.
- 4 major flavors of gum:
- - Peppermint
- - Spearmint
- - Fruit
- - Methanol
4.
- So why chew gum?
5. Oral/Dental Help
- Freshens breath
- Increases amount of saliva in your mouth
- Reduces plaque and cavities because of xylitol
- Strengthens teeth by rematerializing enamel
- Reduces stains
6. Manages Weight
- Appetite control; reduces hunger and calorie intake
- Can be used as a substitute for high calorie foods
- Sugar-free gum is a free food
7. Improves Focus
- Athletes chew gum in games to keep their head in the game
- Reduces tension by keeping the body relaxed
- WW1 Combaters served gum to lower tension
- Improves ability to learn and retaining information
- Teachers are reversing the rule of no gum in class to help students do better.
8. The End The End Enjoy!