Added Sugars
Refined sugar can cause:
a) Insomnia
b) Obesity
c) Healthier hair
d) Option A and B
d) Option A and B
Sugar can cause insomnia because it stimulates the brain, making it hard to fall asleep
Are natural sugars safe to consume?
Yes! - safe doesn't mean always healthy**
Women should have no more than ___ grams of sugar a day
a) 15
b) 72
c) 25
d) 9
c) 25 grams
On average, how many teaspoons of sugar do children eat each day?
a) 12 teaspoons (1/4 of a cup)
b) 22 teaspoons (1/2 of a cup)
c) 32 teaspoons (3/4 of a cup)
C) 32 teaspoons
Natural sugars are healthier than added sugars
TRUE!
What is the top source of added sugar intake?
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages
Which food contains natural sugars?
a) milk
b) an apple
c) cucumbers
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
Men should have no more than ___ grams of added sugar per day.
a) 25
b) 30
c) 37
d) 18
c) 37
Sugar can lead to obesity. How many adults in the US are obese?
a) 38.7%
b) 41.9%
c) 52.8%
b) 41.9%
True or false: If a food label says "all-natural" on it, the food must be healthy to eat.
False!
What percent of calories in the American adult diet comes from added sugars?
15%
What is an example of a natural occurring sugar?
Fructose or lactose are acceptable answers
How do you know if sugar is natural or added? (easy trick question)
Read the ingredients!
How many grams of sugar are in the unhealthiest soft drink: Crush Pineapple (20-ounce bottle)
Closest guess wins 300!
85 grams
True or false: Sugar is bad for your body.
False! Sugar converts to glucose, giving our body energy. It's only bad if you eat too much of it
How many servings is a 20-ounce bottle of coke (contains 65 grams of added sugars)?
2.5 servings
How many grams of natural sugar are found in one mango?
a) 37 grams
b) 29 grams
c) 15 grams
d) 46 grams
d) 46 grams
Is it possible to eat too much fruit aka natural sugars?
Yes - eating too much fruit can cause diarrhea, bloating, and other discomforts
What country leads the world in sugar production?
Brazil
True or false: A 20-ounce bottle of Coke contains 51g of sugar.
False: 64 grams of sugar
Which breakfast food has a high amount of added sugars?
Cereal!
Which has more sugar in it: a lime or a lemon?
Lime: 1.13g
Lemon 2.1g
What is the GI* of beets? *Glycemic index: a value used to measure how much specific foods increase blood sugar levels
Whoever guesses closest gets 500 points!
64/100
Which cereal has the highest amount of sugar?
a) Cinnamon Toast Crunch
b) Frosted Flakes
c) Chips Ahoy Cereal
d) Fruit Loops
e) Lucky Charms
b) Frosted Flakes
True or false: Your body reacts to all sugars, like sucrose, fructose, glucose etc, in the same way.
True: Sugars are all metabolized the same way - our body can't tell the difference