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WorksheetsHidden Sugars
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 8mins
Why is it difficult to identify sugar on food labels?
Because sugar has a lot of names
Because sugar is chemically the same as organic evaporated cane juice
Because sugar is not listed on food labels
Which disease can be caused by consistently eating too much sugar?
Cancer
Heart Disease
Apendicitis
Coronavirus
Which of these items have sugar in them? This can be added or natural sugar. (Select all that apply)
Bread
Milk
Apples
Candy
Men should consume 36 grams or less of added sugar a day. This is the same as...
9 teaspoons
6 tablespoons
1 teaspoon
9 cups
Women should consume 25 grams or less of added sugar a day. This is the same as...
6 teaspoons
4 cups
9 teaspoons
8 tablespoons
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.
Three of these are other names for sugar. WHICH of these is not a sugar?
Soy Lecithin
Corn Syrup
Glucose
Agave
Choose the food option that DOESN'T have lots of added sugar.
Ketchup
Pop
Breakfast Cereal
Milk
Choose the food option that DOESN'T have lots of added sugar.
Pasta Sauce
Beef Jerky
Yogurt
Granola Bar
Choose the food option that DOESN'T have lots of added sugar.
Salad Dressing
Dried Fruit
Instant Oatmeal
Popcorn
Ingredients are listed by weight on packaged foods, with the main ingredients listed first. The more of one item, the higher up on the list it appears. How do companies use this to hide the sugar content in foods?
They don't
They put in smaller amounts of several types of sugars
They mislabel the sugar on the package
NONE of these
3 of these are ways companies hide the sugar content in food. Which of these is not a way sugar is hidden in processed foods?
Putting in less commonly known types of sugar such as Barley Malt or Rice Syrup
Putting in only natural sugars so it doesn't have to be listed on the label.
Putting in "healthy" sugars like Agave Nectar
Putting phrases such as "low fat," "natural," or other health claims on the food label.
The easiest way to avoid added sugar is to avoid highly processed goods and select ____________ foods instead.
slightly processed
unprocessed/whole
low-carb
high in fat
As a woman/man I should have (a) teaspoons or less of added sugar a day.
