WorksheetsSugar
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why do we like the taste of sugar so much?
It's addictive.
It's salty.
It looks cool.
Because it's in all my favorite foods!
Which organ produces insulin?
Heart
Brain
Pancreas
Lower Intestine
Which of the following has the most sugar per serving?
Eggs
Bananas
Soda
Water
Which disease can be caused by consistently consuming too much sugar?
Heart Disease
Appendicitis
Coronavirus
Instead of soda, what should you choose?
Water
A different soda
Fruit Juice
A Starbucks Frappuccino
Will you get diabetes if you consume a large amount of sugar at your birthday party, but usually maintain healthy eating habits?
Yes!
No!
Many drink packages are misleading. What does misleading mean?
Causing people to believe something that is not true.
Causing people to be led into a dangerous place.
Causing people to miss their school bus.
What is the best way to know what is in your drink?
Read the nutrition label
Ask your friend
Who cares - just drink it.
Consuming too much added sugar can cause health problems. These include...
tooth decay, obesity, and heart disease
brain fog, broken bones, hangnails
dry hair and skin
What are some effects of sugar on the body?
Weight gain, increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, tooth decay, and inflammation.
Improved digestion, increased energy levels, enhanced brain function.
Reduced risk of obesity, improved cardiovascular health, stronger teeth.
Decreased inflammation, lower blood sugar levels, improved immune system.
Why is it important to read food labels for sugar content?
To ignore the sugar content and eat whatever we want.
To increase our sugar intake and improve our health.
To save time by not reading food labels and guessing the sugar content.
To make informed decisions about our diet and manage our sugar intake.
What is one way sugar can lead to weight gain?
Empty calories and increased appetite
Sugar causes muscle growth and fat loss
Sugar has no effect on weight gain
Increased metabolism and decreased appetite
True or False: Sugar can cause energy crashes.
False
Sugar has no effect on energy levels
Sugar only provides sustained energy
True
How can reducing sugar intake improve overall health?
By having no impact on overall health and well-being.
By increasing the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and tooth decay, and by causing weight gain and low energy levels.
By reducing the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and tooth decay, and by helping in maintaining a healthy weight and energy levels.
By increasing the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and tooth decay, and by causing weight gain and low energy levels.
How much sugar should men consume?
9 teaspoons
6 tablespoons
1 teaspoon
9 cups
How much sugar can women consume?
6 teaspoons
4 cups
9 teaspoons
8 tablespoons
Why do we like the taste of sugar so much?
Sugar has no effect on our brain or body
Sugar helps in weight loss
Sugar activates the reward center in our brain and releases dopamine, creating a pleasurable sensation.
Sugar is a necessary nutrient for our body
