Nutrition Review One

How many teaspoons of sugar is the recommended amount to consume on a daily basis?

• female: 5 tsp / male: 8 tspThis is a wrong answer

• female: 6 tsp / male: 9 tspThis is a correct answer

• female: 10 tsp / male: 10 tspThis is a wrong answer

• female: 10 tsp / male: 15 tsp

High fructose corn syrup, white sugar, and molasses are types of added sugars.

• True

• False

What main nutrient helps to control body temperature and transports other nutrients and waste in the body?

• Carbohydrates

• proteins

• fats

• water

What can happen to your teeth when you consume too much sugar in foods/drinks?

• Cavities

• Tooth decay

• Yellowing of teeth

• All of the above

100% orange juice is an example of what type of sugar?

• Natural Sugar

• Added Sugar

Which beverage do you think contains teh least amount of added sugars?

• Gatorade - 20 oz

• Pepsi - 20 oz

• Monster 16 oz.

• Pure Leaf Sweet Tea 16.9 oz

Which illness can result from your daily high sugar intake?

• Type 1 diabetes

• Heart Disease

• Type 2 diabetes

• Popcorn Lung

Which Food Contains the highest amount of Sugar

• Fruit Snacks - 1 pouch

• Fruit and Grain Granola Bar - 1 bar

• Oreo Cookies 3- cookies

• Peanut Butter - 2 tablespoons

A teaspoon of Sugar contains 15 calories.

• True

• Falso

Sugar can be one cause of wrinkles on the face.

• True

• False