Sugars Hiding in Plain Sight

Added sugars are found in more than _____ of available items in most grocery stores. 

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 3/4

How many names are there for sugar?

• 28

• 56

• 92

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends no more than approximately ____ per day of added sugars. 

• 75 grams

• 50 grams

• 25 grams

_______ is the best source of energy for nearly all organisms on Earth.

• glucose

• fructose

• sucrose

When your liver gets overloaded with excess fructose, the excess gets metabolized to ______. 

• protein

• fat

• carbohydrates

Fruit also contains fructose but it is naturally occurring.  Fruit also has _____ which helps slow the absorption and gives your liver time to do it's job. 

• protein

• starch

• fiber

Why is added sugar a great preservative? (Rewatch the past few seconds of the video leading up to this question if needed)

• It doesn't spoil or evaporate

• It  is white and clean

• It an be granular or liquid

Which FOODS mentioned do not contain ADDED SUGARS. 

• soda and fruit drink

• meat, eggs, vegetables or fish

• cookies and candies

• ketchup and spaghetti sauces

Reading the ingredient label will tell you how much added sugar is in an item? 

• True

• False

After viewing this Ted Talk, do you think it is important to be aware of how much sugar you consume?

• No

• Yes