The Addictive Nature of Sugar

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According to the passage, what effect does sugar have on the brain?

It triggers a sense of nostalgia and contentment

It induces a state of relaxation and calmness

It causes a feeling of happiness and pleasure (correct)

It promotes a feeling of alertness and focus

What does scientist Richard Johnson believe about sugar?

It has minimal impact on human health

It is a major cause of high blood pressure and diabetes (correct)

It has no effect on human physiology

It is beneficial for energy storage

How did early humans adapt to the scarcity of food?

By relying on daily sugar intake for sustenance

By efficiently storing sugar as fat for energy (correct)

By developing a resistance to sugar cravings

By increasing sugar consumption to survive

What is the main challenge highlighted in the passage regarding sugar consumption?

The availability of sugar in today's food products Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested course of action regarding sugar consumption?

To reduce sugar intake Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage imply about the impact of sugary foods on human behavior?

They induce addictive tendencies Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, why did early humans store sugar as fat?

To prepare for periods of food scarcity Signup and view all the answers

What does scientist Richard Johnson suggest about the role of sugar in human health?

It is responsible for numerous health problems Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage imply about the modern abundance of sugary foods?

It may contribute to health issues like diabetes and high blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason given in the passage for the recommendation to cut down on sugar consumption?

To reduce the risk of developing certain illnesses Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern about sugar consumption according to the passage?

It leads to high blood pressure and diabetes Signup and view all the answers

Why do many scientists believe our love of sugar may be an addiction?

It affects the parts of our brain that make us feel good Signup and view all the answers

What did scientist Richard Johnson suggest about sugar's role in human health?

It leads to high blood pressure and diabetes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge highlighted regarding sugar consumption in the passage?

It is difficult to avoid in modern foods Signup and view all the answers

How did early humans adapt to the scarcity of food according to the passage?

By efficiently storing sugar as fat Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage imply about the modern abundance of sugary foods?

It poses a challenge for reducing sugar consumption Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what effect does sugar have on the brain?

It affects the parts of the brain that make us feel good Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested course of action regarding sugar consumption based on the passage?

To eat less sugar Signup and view all the answers

Why did early humans store sugar as fat according to the passage?

To efficiently store energy for when there was no food Signup and view all the answers

What does scientist Richard Johnson believe about sugar, based on the passage?

It leads to high blood pressure and diabetes Signup and view all the answers

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According to the passage, what effect does sugar have on the brain?

What does scientist Richard Johnson believe about sugar?

How did early humans adapt to the scarcity of food?

What is the main challenge highlighted in the passage regarding sugar consumption?

What is the suggested course of action regarding sugar consumption?

What does the passage imply about the impact of sugary foods on human behavior?

According to the passage, why did early humans store sugar as fat?

What does scientist Richard Johnson suggest about the role of sugar in human health?

What does the passage imply about the modern abundance of sugary foods?

What is the primary reason given in the passage for the recommendation to cut down on sugar consumption?

What is the primary concern about sugar consumption according to the passage?

Why do many scientists believe our love of sugar may be an addiction?

What did scientist Richard Johnson suggest about sugar's role in human health?

What is the main challenge highlighted regarding sugar consumption in the passage?

How did early humans adapt to the scarcity of food according to the passage?

What does the passage imply about the modern abundance of sugary foods?

According to the passage, what effect does sugar have on the brain?

What is the suggested course of action regarding sugar consumption based on the passage?

Why did early humans store sugar as fat according to the passage?

What does scientist Richard Johnson believe about sugar, based on the passage?

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