As Chief of Cardiology at Harlem Hospital Center, and as a community advocate for Harlem's residents, Dr. Fergus works hard to build trust with Harlem's Hispanic community.  Part of doing that starts with speaking their language-literally.

Did you know that Americans ate next to no high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) before 1970? Today, the average American eats 60 pounds of HFCS a year. That is a big change in only four decades for a product where we are still unsure of the long-term health effects.

Some important facts about sugar:

Are you interested in how your kids can learn how to eat healthier? In this article, Dr. Isobel Contento,  a Professor in Nutrition Education and Coordinator of the Nutrition Program in the Department of Health and Behavior Studies at Teachers College Columbia University, talks about the programs run by Teachers College throughout Harlem. Some have parent workshops where you can learn about the same topics that your kid does. To learn more, read the article below!

Did you know that over the past 30-40 years, the size of dinner plates has increased, from about nine inches across in the past to about 12 inches across today? 

 In addressing the question: "What sorts  of public initiatives can promote good eating habits without possibly resulting in discrimination against overweight people?" for the Room for Debate Op-Ed section of the New York Times, Dr.