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Sugar Basics
Obesity
My Plate
100
These are the name of two PLANTS that processed sugar is made from.
What is beets, corn, sugarcane
100
Name of the major disease caused by obesity that affects 25.8 million US citizens (8.3% of the population!)
What is Type II diabetes (NOTE: only 50 points for “diabetes” answer)
100
At least half or more of your plate should be filled with these two food groups!
What is vegetables and fruits
200
The average American eats 41.5 pounds of this common type of sugar each year (made from corn)
What is high fructose corn syrup
200
Two major symptoms of Type II diabetes
Can be any of the following: blindness, skin conditions, dehydration, blood conditions, memory loss, amputation
200
This unit is a measurement of energy; the average American should consume 2000-2500 each day.
What is calories
300
This food group is filled with natural sugars that are easier for your body to break down and have fiber to keep you full.
What is fruits
300
One in _____ Americans aged 2-19 is overweight or obese. (Higher for minority and low income populations)
What is 3
300
This food group is known for being a good source of fat, calcium, and protein.
What is dairy
400
Sugar is usually found in most commercially __________ foods (9 letters)
What is processed foods
400
In the city of Boston, you are this much more likely to be overweight if you are Black or Latino/a (percentage points).
What is 10%
400
To know if there is sugar in your drink, look at these two things.
What is nutrition facts and ingredients list
500
These are common names for processed sugar (name at least 2).
Can be any of the following: Sugar/Cane Sugar, High-fructose corn syrup, Brown sugar, Corn sweetener/Corn syrup, Dextrose, glucose, sucrose, molasses
500
The US healthcare system spends ___ BILLION dollars each year on obesity-related costs
What is 147 billion dollars a year
500
A can of Coke has this many calories
What is 139 calories (7% of daily amount)