The Sugar Effects Quiz

Test your knowledge on the effects of excessive sugar intake with this quiz. Learn about the reasons to limit sugar in your diet, including its link to weight gain, tooth decay, and its contribution of empty calories.

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Explain why it is important to limit sugar in our diet.

It is important to limit sugar in our diet because it provides 'empty calories' with no nutritional value. Excessive intake of added sugar can lead to weight gain and tooth decay.

What are the potential consequences of excessive intake of added sugar?

The potential consequences of excessive intake of added sugar include weight gain and tooth decay.

How many calories are in 1 teaspoon of sugar?

There are 20 calories in 1 teaspoon of sugar.

Explain what phytochemicals are and give an example of their biological activity in the body.

<p>Phytochemicals are non-nutrient compounds found in plant-derived foods that have biological activity in the body. An example is diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of hypertension.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of health claims related to nutrients in food?

<p>The purpose of health claims is to characterize the relationship between a nutrient in a food and a disease or health-related condition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Provide two examples of health claims related to nutrients and their impact on health.

<ul> <li>Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of hypertension. + Diets adequate in calcium may reduce the risk of osteoporosis.</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers