Sugar hiding in plain sight

In how many grocery store items can added sugars be found?

• About 1/4 of items

• About 1/2 of items

• About 3/4 of items

• Almost all items

What makes it challenging to identify added sugars on food labels?

• They are always listed last, making them easy to miss.

• They are often listed under numerous different names.

• Food manufacturers are not required to disclose added sugar content.

• Only natural sugars are listed, not those added during processing.

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What is the World Health Organization's recommendation for daily added sugar intake?

• No more than 50 grams per day.

• Limit to 5% of total daily calories.

• Limit to 10% of total daily calories.

• There is no specific recommendation from the WHO.

How does the body process glucose differently from excess fructose?

• Glucose is metabolized by the liver, while fructose is used by all organs.

• Both are metabolized by all organs, but fructose is absorbed more slowly.

• Glucose is metabolized by all organs, but excess fructose is primarily converted to fat in the liver.

• Fructose is converted directly into energy, while glucose is stored as glycogen.