🍭 Day 9: Hidden Sugars Quiz

Why does the body handle natural sugar in fruit differently than added sugar in candy?

• Natural sugar tastes sweeter, so the body absorbs it more slowly.

• Natural sugar comes with fiber and nutrients that slow digestion.

• Added sugar takes longer to digest, so it prevents energy crashes.

• The pancreas ignores natural sugar because it’s from a plant.

Which of the following is the most accurate explanation of the term “empty calories”?

• A calorie that’s not from a fruit or vegetable

• Calories that are used up instantly in your system

• Calories that provide energy but no nutritional value

• Foods that contain both natural and added sugars

Which statement best describes the role of insulin in the body?

• Insulin helps move glucose from the blood into cells for energy.

• Insulin breaks down fiber and helps with digestion.

• Insulin signals your brain that you’re hungry.

• Insulin prevents sugar from reaching your bloodstream.

Why might food companies list sugar under names like “evaporated cane juice” or “maltose”?

• To avoid legal rules about sugar labeling

• To make the product seem healthier or more natural

• To help customers understand the sugar content more clearly

• To replace artificial ingredients with natural ones

What is a long-term consequence of consistently consuming too much added sugar?

• Improved short-term memory

• Higher muscle growth

• Reduced need for insulin

• Increased risk of insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes

Which of the following combinations of ingredients would be a clue that a product contains multiple added sugars?

• Water, fiber, calcium

• Cane syrup, maltose, high-fructose corn syrup

• Sodium, potassium, vitamin C

• Milk, apple puree, cinnamon

A product label lists 28 grams of total sugar, with 18 grams listed as “added sugars.” What does this mean?

• The sugar comes only from fruit

• 18 grams were added during processing; the rest is natural

• The product has too much sodium

• The sugar is all natural and not a concern

Nia has a smoothie every morning that includes banana, spinach, and almond milk. Her friend drinks a fruit punch labeled “made with real juice.” Which drink is more likely to cause a blood sugar spike, and why?

• Nia’s smoothie, because bananas are high in sugar

• The fruit punch, because added sugars digest quickly and lack fiber

• Both drinks have equal sugar and impact

• The smoothie, because almond milk contains cane syrup

After skipping breakfast, Jacob eats two chocolate chip granola bars. He feels energized for about 20 minutes but then gets sleepy and irritable. Which process is most likely happening in Jacob’s body?

• The chocolate bars balanced his glucose and insulin

• His blood sugar spiked and then dropped, causing a crash

• The fiber in the bars slowed his digestion

• His pancreas stopped producing insulin

Sarah wants to choose a cereal with low added sugar. Which ingredient list should she avoid?

• Whole oats, flax seeds, raisins

• Corn syrup, cane juice, dextrose

• Almonds, honey (listed last), whole grains

• Unsweetened coconut, rice flour, apple slices