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WorksheetsDecreasing Refined Sugar
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Our bodies need sugar to function.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
If you eat sugar all the time you can develop diabetes.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
What does refined sugar add to food?
a)
Fat
b)
Calories
c)
Vitamins
d)
Minerals
4.
How many calories per gram does sugar contain?
a)
0
b)
2
c)
4
d)
6
5.
What is the recommended maximum daily intake of sugar for men?
a)
3
b)
6
c)
9
d)
12
6.
What is the recommended maximum intake of sugar for women?
a)
3
b)
6
c)
9
d)
12
7.
Too much sugar can contribute to obesity, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Too much sugar can contribute to depression, fatigue, and anxiety?
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Which of the following are a health benefit of sugar?
a)
Increased energy
b)
Increased vitamins and minerals
c)
Increased attention span
d)
There are no health benefits with sugar
10.
Which of the following foods are not a natural source of sugar?
a)
Honey
b)
Corn syrup
c)
Raisins
d)
Milk
11.
Which of the following food products do NOT contain refined sugar?
a)
Coke/Dr. Pepper
b)
Ice Cream
c)
Candy
d)
Trail Mix with dried fruit
12.
On food labels, the amount of sugar is listed in grams. What is 1 gram of sugar
a)
1/4 teaspoon
b)
1/2 teaspoon
c)
1 teaspoon
d)
1 Tablespoon
13.
Why is corn syrup found in so many foods we eat today?
a)
It's more nutritious than sugar
b)
It's cheaper to make than sugar
c)
It has fewer calories
14.
Which one of the following is granulated/ table sugar?
a)
Lactose
b)
Sucrose
c)
Sucralose
d)
Glucose
15.
If you wanting to decrease the amount of sugar you are eating each day which of the following types of sugar do you want to look for on the food label?
a)
Fruit juice concentrates
b)
Corn syrup
c)
Molasses
d)
All of the above
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