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Fast facts about sugar
True or false
Calories/ fats/nutrition
100
Can men be affected by anorexia?
Yes, 10% of anorexics are men
100
What is the maximum number of teaspoons of sugar that the average woman should consume per day
The average woman should consume a maximum of 6 teaspoons of sugar per day
100
Sugar can cause heart problems, obesity, and diabetes. a) True b) False
True.
100
What purpose does protein serve in the body
Helps build and repair body tissues
200
This eating disorder is characterized by binge eating and purging
Bulimia
200
The average Canadian consumes how many teaspoons of sugar per day a)4 b)52 c)26
The average Canadian consumes 26 teaspoons of sugar per day
200
40% of girls in grade 10 perceive themselves as too fat a) True b) False
True.
200
These things are the body's main source of fuel. They are easily used by the body for energy. They are needed for the central nervous system, the kidneys, the brain, the muscles (including the heart) to function properly. What are they?
Carbohydrates.
300
This eating disorder is characterized by significant weight loss resulted from excessive dieting. What is it?
Anorexia Nervosa.
300
After consumption, what happens to the two molecules that make up sugar?
Sugar is made up of two molecules. One is used by your body for energy and nutrition and the other goes straight to your liver and causes problems/ damages your body because your body can't break it down.
300
An example of a simple carbohydrates is pasta a) True b) False
False. Pasta is a complex carbohydrate because it is made up of more than one sugar molecule strung together.
300
What are the 6 essential nutrients?
Fats Carbs Protein Vitamins Minerals (ie. calcium) Water