Are You Eating Too Much Sugar?

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Test your knowledge of the latest health news on the sweet stuff
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Question 1

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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?
Answer
  • Fruits and Vegetables
  • Cereals and Crackers
  • Milk and Plain yogurt
  • All of the above

Question 2

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When it comes to weight control, the real problem with eating lots of sugary foods is:
Answer
  • 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
  • All of the above

Question 3

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How much sugar does the average adult in the U.S. consume per day?
Answer
  • 12 Teaspoons of added sugar
  • 17 Teaspoons of added sugar
  • 22 Teaspoons of added sugar
  • 27 Teaspoons of added sugar

Question 4

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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:
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  • High blood pressure
  • Cholesterol abnormalities
  • Chronic inflammation
  • All of the above
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