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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.