Diabetes Code - Fructose

What was the main message of Dr. Robert Lustig's lecture "Sugar: The Bitter Truth"?

• Sugar is beneficial for health

• Sugar is toxic

• Dietary fat is the main cause of heart disease

• Exercise is the most important factor in preventing diabetes

Which British nutritionist warned that sugar played a prominent role in the growing incidence of heart disease in 1957?

• Dr. Robert Lustig

• Dr. Ancel Keys

• Dr. James Johnson

• Dr. John Yudkin

What trend followed the anti-fat hysteria that the 1977 Dietary Guidelines for Americans contributed to?

• A decrease in sugar consumption

• An increase in type 2 diabetes

• A reduction in obesity rates

• A rise in anti-sugar campaigns

What are carbohydrates?

• Proteins found in fruit and vegetables

• Sugars, either as single molecules or chains of sugars

• Fats that are essential for body function

• Vitamins necessary for energy production

Which cells only use glucose for energy?

• Muscle cells

• Red blood cells

• All cells in the body

• Brain cells

What is fructose and where is it naturally found?

• A) A protein found in vegetables

• B) A sugar found in fruit

• C) A fiber found in meat

• D) A starch found in grains

What is the chemical composition of high-fructose corn syrup compared to sucrose?

• A) 55 percent glucose and 45 percent fructose

• B) 70 percent glucose and 30 percent fructose

• C) 45 percent glucose and 55 percent fructose

• D) 50 percent glucose and 50 percent fructose

What are the main carbohydrates in potatoes, wheat, corn, and rice?

• A) Proteins

• B) Fibers

• C) Starches

• D) Cholesterols

What development in the 1960s changed the sugar industry?

• The development of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)

• The discovery of aspartame

• The creation of sugar cubes

• The invention of artificial sweeteners

Which country is mentioned as the "undisputed heavyweight champion of HFCS," with a per capita consumption of almost 55 pounds?

• The United Kingdom

• The United States

• Canada

• Australia