Simple Sugars in Simple Terms
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Simple Sugars in Simple Terms
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Sample Labels
Label for
Reduced-fat Milk
Natural sugar found in milk
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Sugars added to the cereal
Label for Frosted
Shredded Wheat
Check the ingredien t listing for added sugars
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Label for Fruit Cocktail in Lite Syrup
Sugars naturally occurring in fruit and sugars added in canning process are listed together.
Ingredient listing indicates added sugars and foods with natural sugars.
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Look for health promoters vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
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Physical Activity Booster
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Glucose Energy Source
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Brain, central nervous system, or red blood cells
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Muscle
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Muscles and liver
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Fat cell
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Intake in the United States
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The average intake of sweeteners is
74 pounds per person per year.
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Source information: http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2006/060227.htm
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Tasting Activity
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How Sweet It Is!
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MyPyramid
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Use MyPyramid Tracker to evaluate your food choices and activity level.
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MyPyramid Recommendations for
Women
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5-6 ounces of grains
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2-2½ cups vegetables
 1½ cups fruit
Food pattern to left is about 1450 calories
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3 cups milk
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5-6 ounces equivalents meat and beans
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5 teaspoon oils
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1600-1800 total calories each day and
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180-200 discretionary calories (based on less than
½ hour of vigorous activity each day)
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Simple Sugars in Simple Terms
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Non-Nutritive Sweetners
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What about non-nutritive sweeteners?
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Posttest Question 1
a. apples and carrots.
b. soft drinks, candies, and desserts.
c. milk and yogurt.
d. all of the above.
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Posttest Question 2
a. are made of hundreds of glucose units.
b. are digested and absorbed more slowly than simple sugars.
c. Are lower in calories than simple sugars.
d. both a and b.
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Posttest Question 3
a. two teaspoons daily.
b. 10% of total calorie needs.
c. no limit as long as food eaten are before noon.
d. no limit as long as activity levels are above average.
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Posttest Question 4
a. True b. False
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Postest Question 5
a. True b. False
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Posttest Review
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1 a b c d
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2 a b c d
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3 a b c d
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4 a b
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5 a b
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Simple Sugars in a Balanced Diet
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Simple sugars add pleasure to eating.
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In simple terms, keep simple sugars in balance, focus on fruits, milk products, and other nutrient-rich sources.
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Spend your discretionary calories wisely.
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End of Lesson 7
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