sugar basics
What does our body turn sugar and carbohydrates into for energy?
Glucose
What common myth blames a jittery kid at a birthday party on the cake?
"Sugar makes kids hyper"
What percentage of daily energy intake does the WHO recommend free sugar stay under?
10%
Roughly how many teaspoons of sugar are in one can of regular soda?
10 teaspoons
Too much added sugar raises the risk of which cardiovascular condition?
Heart disease
What type of sugar occurs naturally in foods like fruit and milk?
Natural sugar
How does the body process honey and agave compared to table sugar?
The same way — they're processed just like table sugar
To reduce risk of dental cavities, what percentage does the WHO suggest instead?
5%
What federal agency created the "Rethink Your Drink" campaign?
The CDC
Who narrates the TED-Ed video "How does sugar affect the brain?"
Nicole Avena
Which organ releases insulin to help move glucose into cells?
The pancreas
What part of fruit slows sugar absorption and helps prevent blood sugar spikes?
Fiber
Which age group should consume less sugar than adults?
Children
Added sugar can hide under how many different names on ingredient labels?
60+
High fructose consumption has been linked to what immune process, via effector T cells?
Inflammation
What broader nutrient group is sugar technically classified as?
A carbohydrate
What did a JAMA meta-analysis find no link between sugar and?
Hyperactive behavior
Which label section should teens check first — not "Total Sugars"?
"Added Sugars"
Who encourages followers on social media to buy the sugary products they promote?
Influencers
The "Sweet Misery" systematic review linked sugar consumption to which two mental health conditions?
Anxiety and depression
Besides the brain, what two other things rely heavily on glucose for energy?
Muscles and organs
What do sugar-free products often swap in instead of sugar?
Sugar alcohols or artificial sweeteners
About how many grams of added sugar per day are teens advised to stay under?
25g (about 6 teaspoons)
What USDA program did the Nutrition Coalition criticize for including sugar-loaded items?
School meals/lunch
Fructose and glucose from sugary drinks have been shown to enhance metastasis in which type of cancer?
Colorectal cancer