P6 Scary Sugar Facts

True or False: Sugar has NO nutritional value. It does NOT have any vitamins, minerals, fats, or fibers in it.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What kinds of problems can REFINED or ADDED sugar cause?? Check ALL correct answers!

• Insomnia - not being able to sleep

• Tooth Decay - rotten teeth

• Obesity - gaining lots of weight

• Diabetes - high blood sugar

• Skin breakouts and rashes

Fill-in-the blank: In one can of soda, there is about _________ grams of sugar.

• 10

• 15

• 40

• 100

About how many grams of sugar does a child eat every day??

• 20 grams

• 40 grams

• 100 grams

• 140 grams

What is an unhealthy amount of sugar per day???

• more than 5 grams

• more than 50 grams

• more than 40 grams

• more than 24 grams

What food items have refined or added sugar that is "hiding" in it?? Check ALL correct answers.

• cereal

• tomato sauce

• white bread

• salad dressing

• som tum