Too Much Sugar

What is the main source of fuel for our body?

• Fructose

• Glucose

• Sucrose

• Insulin

What is the author’s point of view on the role of fiber in your daily diet?

• The author believes that everyone should eat a breakfast low in fiber.

• The author believes that fiber is an important factor in keeping insulin levels down.

• The author believes that daily exercise is more important than fiber.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

A synonym for OPPOSITION TO

• resistance

• responding

• properly

• damaging

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What happens when your body stops responding properly to insulin?

• Weight gain

• Type 2 diabetes

• Insulin resistance

• Metabolism problems

Which type of fat can increase the risk of cancer, stroke, and cardiovascular disease?

• Trans fat

• Visceral fat

• Subcutaneous fat

• Saturated fat

According to Dr. Miriam Vos, how much sugar should we consume?

• Only natural sugars

• As much as we want

• A little goes a long way

• No sugar at all

Which food items provide essential vitamins and minerals?

• Sports drinks

• Processed foods

• Sweetened drinks

• Fruits and vegetables

Why would Dr. Helena Popovic be considered to give expert advice?

• She has a cool and unique last name.

• She has over 20 years of experience as a medical doctor.

• She thinks that we should educate ourselves on the food we eat.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

How can we prevent unnecessary insulin spikes?

• Skipping meals

• Consuming more processed foods

• Avoiding all sugars

• Eating more fiber and drinking lots of water

A synonym for DEEPLY ROOTED

• processed

• sucrose

• designed

• visceral

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4