Types of Sugars
Recommended Amounts
Sugar Shockers
Food Labels
100
What is an additional or added sugar?
Any sugar sweeteners that are added to foods or beverages during processing or preparation
100

How many grams of sugar are in 1 teaspoon?

2 grams

4 grams

6 grams

4

100

WHAT HAS MORE SUGAR: 15 oz Gatorade OR 1 Clif Bar

Gatorade: 26 g; Clif Bar: 21 g

100
How do you know if a food item contains added sugar?
Read the ingredient list.
200
What is natural sugar and what kinds of foods contain natural sugar?
Naturally occurring sugars are found naturally in foods such as fruit (fructose) and milk (lactose).
200

What is the maximum amount of sugar calories recommended for men each day?

100 Calories

150 Calories

200 Calories

Men: 150 Calories

The maximum recommended for women is 100 Calories each day

200
WHAT HAS MORE SUGAR: 1/4 c coffee creamer OR 1/4 c BBQ sauce
Coffee Creamer: 20 g; BBQ Sauce: 30 g
200
True or False: Total carbohydrates listed on a nutrition label include fiber, sugar and starches.
TRUE!
300
How do you know what type of sugar is added into a food item?
Read the ingredient list.
300

How much added sugar does the average American consume each day?

240 Calories

100 Calories

500 Calories

 240 Calories

300

WHAT HAS MORE SUGAR: 1 container of yogurt OR 1 c of tomato soup

Yogurt: 26 g; Tomato Soup: 24 g

300

How many teaspoons of sugar are in a 1 ounce can of coke?

5 teaspoons

7 teaspoons

10 teaspoons

10 teaspoons

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