Sugar: What Do Ya Really Know?

It might surprise you what you may not know about sugar. Take my quiz to see if you have the scoop on sugar! I will reveal the answers later today!

1.  How many teaspoons of sugar a day does the average Amercian consume?
          a.  10
          b.  6
          c.  22

2.  How much sugar does the average American consume each week?
          a.  1 lb
          b.  2 to 3 lbs
          c.  10 lbs

3.  What is considered a natural sugar?
          a.  sugar cane
          b.  honey
          c.  lactose
          d.  brown sugar
          e.  b and c

4.  What is considered a simple sugar?
          a.  fructose
          b.  honey
          c.  fruit juice sweetener
          d.  dextrose
          e.  c and d

5.  Why is high fructose corn syrup now in so many foods?
          a.  it's cheaper to make
          b.  it's healthier than sugar cane
          c.  a and b
          d.  it has fewer calories

6.   Are humans born with a sweet tooth?
          a.  yes
          b.  no

7.   The American Heart Association has issued a recommendation for daily sugar intake. What is it?
          a.  10 tsp for women, 12 tsp for men
          b.  none
          c.  6 tsp for women, 9 tsp for men
          d.  2 tsp for women, 6 tsp for men.