Review Questions
Hidden Sugar Facts
Learning Evaluation
Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question.
1. Foods that contain natural sugar include
a. fruits.
b. milk.
c. both a. and b.
2. Sugar is one type of
a. protein.
b. carbohydrate.
c. fat.
3. Sugar contains approximately _______ calories per gram.
a. 4
b. 9
c. 12
4. Forms of sugar include
a. fructose.
b. glucose.
c. both a. and b.
5. Added sugar
a. refers to the sugar or syrup that is added to foods during processing or preparation.
b. adds to the nutritional value of foods.
c. occurs naturally in fresh fruits and vegetables.
6. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
a. The body processes natural and added sugars in the same way.
b. Some foods with added sugar may still be part of a nutritious diet.
c. Foods with natural sugar tend to have a low nutritional value.
7. It is recommended that added sugar consumption not exceed _______% of a person’s daily calorie intake.
a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
8. Ways to reduce added sugar intake include
a. choosing canned fruits packed in syrup instead of water.
b. drinking sugary soft drinks instead of 100% fruit juice.
c. using fruit to sweeten cereal instead of table sugar.
9. Names for sugar in ingredients lists on Nutrition Facts labels include
a. partially hydrogenated oil.
b. corn sweetener.
c. both a. and b.
10. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
a. Excessive consumption of sugar alcohols may cause unpleasant side effects.
b. Fructose is the white sugar found in sugar bowls.
c. There is no recommended dietary amount for sugar.
Review Questions
Hidden Sugar Facts
Learning Evaluation
Key
1. c. both a. and b.
2. b. carbohydrate.
3. a. 4
4. c. both a. and b.
5. a. refers to the sugar or syrup that is added to foods during processing or preparation.
6. c. Foods with natural sugar tend to have a low nutritional value.
7. b. 10
8. c. using fruit to sweeten cereal instead of table sugar.
9. b. corn sweetener.
10. b. Fructose is the white sugar found in sugar bowls.
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