The Dark Side of Sugar

What was the initial perception of sugar among wealthy Europeans?

• A type of currency

• A medicinal herb

• A luxury spice

• A common household item

How did the U.S. Congress support the sugar industry in the 19th century?

• By banning sugar imports

• By imposing tariffs on imported sugar

• By providing subsidies to sugar farmers

• By nationalizing sugar plantations

What is a significant issue still present in the sugar industry today?

• High sugar prices

• Overproduction of sugar

• Use of artificial sweeteners

• Slave labor in the Dominican Republic

What tactic did the sugar industry use in the 1960s to influence scientific research?

• They bribed government officials

• They published their own research

• They funded independent studies

• They misled scientists about funding sources

What did the sugar industry demand from the United States Congress regarding the WHO?

• To promote sugar as a health food

• To increase sugar subsidies

• To ban sugar imports

• To stop funding the WHO

Which of the following foods is often surprisingly high in sugar?

• Whole grain bread

• Low-fat yogurt

• Fresh fruits

• Olive oil

What environmental issue is associated with sugar cane production?

• Use of nitrous oxide fertilizer

• Soil erosion

• Water pollution

• Deforestation

What is the addictive component of sugar that affects the brain?

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

• Endorphins

• Adrenaline

What is the 'miracle fruit' known for?

• Improving digestion

• Boosting energy levels

• Causing weight loss

• Being a natural sugar substitute

What was the outcome of the FDA's decision regarding the miracle fruit in 1977?

• It was approved for widespread use

• It was banned

• It was classified as a drug

• It was labeled as a superfood