Diabetes and Soft Drinks Quiz

What is diabetes?

• A disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin

• A condition that occurs when a person's glucose levels are higher than normal

• A disease caused by having too little insulin

• A disorder of metabolism that occurs when the body cannot regulate blood sugars

How can diabetes be managed?

• By making lifestyle changes such as eating a healthy diet, exercising, and taking medications

• By avoiding soft drinks and consuming a low-sugar diet

• By receiving regular insulin injections

• By undergoing surgery to remove the pancreas

What is the role of insulin in the body?

• To convert sugar, starches, and other foods into energy

• All of the above

• To regulate blood sugar levels

• To move glucose from the bloodstream into the cells

What causes high blood sugar in people with diabetes?

• The pancreas not making enough insulin

• The muscles, fat, and liver cells not responding normally to insulin

• Both of the above

• None of the above

How many children and adults in the United States have diabetes?

• Both of the above

• 7.8% of the population

• None of the above

• 23.6 million

What are the side effects of consuming soft drinks?

• All of the above

• Obesity

• Enamel erosion

• Dental caries

What is the average amount of sugar in a can of soft drink?

• Both of the above

• None of the above

• 10 teaspoons

• 40 grams

How much soft drink does the average person consume per year in the United States?

• 56 gallons

• More than one-and-a-half cans per day

• 14 billion gallons

• All of the above

What are the reported side effects of consuming soft drinks?

• Obesity

• All of the above

• Enamel erosion

• Dental caries

What is the active ingredient in soft drinks that can dissolve a nail?

• Phosphoric acid

• Caffeine

• Citric acid

• Carbonated water