Facts about Sugar

The average US teen consumes the equivalent of 39 pounds of sugar a year from ______________________

Drinking lots of sugar-sweetened beverages in place of milk or water can decrease your ___________ intake.

Decreasing the amount of added sugar consumed from food and drink can help prevent

Water is an essential _______ that the body needs to live.

Some fruits and vegetables contain a large amount of ______

______ are necessary for life and found in food and used for energy, growth, body function and repair.

Excessive intake of calories like those from ______ can lead to weight gain which increases your risk for lifestyle diseases such as type 2 diabetes, certain cancers and heart disease

True or False, drinking water instead of sugar-sweetened drinks and making half your plate fruits and vegetables are part of a healthy lifestyle.