Fed Up and Sugar Coated

True or false: Is this the first generation of children expected to live shorter lives than their parents?

• True

• False

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What percentage of food items in America contain added sugar?

• 33%
• 50%
• 80%
• 96%

Naturally occurring sugars are found in a variety of foods, including:

• Dairy products

• Fruit

• 100% fruit and vegetable juice

• All of the above

What is the difference between 160 calories of almonds and 160 calories of soda?

• There is no difference

• Almonds contain fiber

• You get to drink more soda compared to the number of almonds in a serving

• Soda is easier to find and buy

Is a calorie eaten, still a calorie?

• No

• Yes

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Which is better for you to eat: 100 calories of almonds or 100 calories of soda?

• soda

• almonds

Almonds digest slower than soda because they contain more what?

• Weight

• Calories

• Sugar

• Fiber

Food companies initiated the "healthy concept" in processed foods by reducing fat. What did they add to improve the taste?

• Sugar

• Fiber

• Calories

• Protein

What does our body store when we consume more sugar than needed?

• Stored energy

• Fast fuel

• Calories

• Fat

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Can you eat well for less money?

• No

• Yes