How Much Do You Know About Sugar?


How Much Do You Know About Sugar?

Which of the following is not sugar?

  • Dextrose
  • Sucralose
  • Maltose
  • Fruit juice concentrate

Which of the following contains more sugar?

  • One York Peppermint Patty
  • A cup of Honey Nut Cheerios
  • 12 fluid ounces of orange juice
  • Half a cup of granola

Which is not a function of sugar?

  • To act as a preservative
  • To provide energy for yeast
  • Alter food boiling/freezing points
  • To reduce calorie intake

Which is not true about sugar?

  • Different sugars digest differently
  • Sugars are carbohydrates
  • You're born with a "sweet tooth"

Which is not true about the amount of sugar in the diet?

  • High-sugar diets are unhealthy
  • Low-sugar diets are healthy
  • High-fat dieters consume less sugar
  • Sugar is critical to a healthful diet

Sugars can contribute to which of the following?

  • Hyperactivity
  • Reduced cognitive performance
  • Reduced attention span
  • Calmness

Which of the following is real sugar?

  • Aspartame
  • Acesulfame-K
  • Lactose
  • Stevia

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