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?

<p>The availability of sugar in today's food products (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested course of action regarding sugar consumption?

<p>To reduce sugar intake (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They induce addictive tendencies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To prepare for periods of food scarcity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It is responsible for numerous health problems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It may contribute to health issues like diabetes and high blood pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To reduce the risk of developing certain illnesses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It leads to high blood pressure and diabetes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It affects the parts of our brain that make us feel good (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It leads to high blood pressure and diabetes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It is difficult to avoid in modern foods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By efficiently storing sugar as fat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It poses a challenge for reducing sugar consumption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It affects the parts of the brain that make us feel good (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To eat less sugar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To efficiently store energy for when there was no food (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It leads to high blood pressure and diabetes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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