Too Much Sugar article

What is another name for table sugar?

• enriched flour

• fruit

• sucrose

• sulfur

What is the body's main source of fuel?

• protein

• glucose

• vegetables

• candy

Dr. Helena Popovic says that sugar is not meant to be a __________.

• daily snack

• occasional treat

• main ingredient

• food

What does the body release when we eat glucose?

• visceral fat

• processed foods

• metabolism

• insulin

Visceral fat can increase the risk of __________.

• cancer

• stroke

• cardiovascular disease

• all of these

What kind of sugar is fine to eat?

• processed sugars

• naturally occurring sugars

• sucrose

• sweetened drinks

How does fiber help our bodies?

• It slows the release of sugar into the bloodstream.

• It speeds up the release of sugar into the bloodstream.

• It regulates the blood supply.

• It stops the production of insulin.

What can we do to help our bodies process sugar?

• aerobic workouts

• take gummy vitamins

• eat more maltodextrin

• all of these

The author's main purpose in this article is to:

• inform the reader about the harmful effects of sugar.

• persuade the reader to read labels on food items.

• describe to the reader the different forms sugar can take.

• inform the reader about using the American Heart Association as a resource.

Read the introduction paragraph.

Which of these inferences about the author's point of view is best supported by the excerpt above?

• The author believes that doctors should have spoken up long ago.

• The author believes that we should not pass out candy on holidays.

• The author believes that sugar is an important part of the American diet.

• The author believes that many Americans may be eating too much sugar.