These days, sugar seems to be in just about everything we eat. Which of the following foods should you limit your consumption of, for that very reason?
Fruits and Vegetables
Cereals and Crackers
Milk and Plain yogurt
All of the above
When it comes to weight control, the real problem with eating lots of sugary foods is:
Sugar contains empty calories - 16 per teaspoon - but no nutrients
Consuming excessive amounts of added sugar promotes the storage of body fat.
Added sugar stimulates your appetite and overrides your natural satiety signals
How much sugar does the average adult in the U.S. consume per day?
12 Teaspoons of added sugar
17 Teaspoons of added sugar
22 Teaspoons of added sugar
27 Teaspoons of added sugar
An excessive intake of added sugars has long been known to contribute to an increased risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Which of the following can it also contribute to:
High blood pressure
Cholesterol abnormalities
Chronic inflammation
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