Test Your Sugar Smarts
Question 1/12
How many teaspoons of sugar does the average American eat and drink every day?
- 9
- 13
- 17
- 22
Question 2/12
Which of these sweeteners comes from a plant?
- Aspartame
- Sucralose
- Stevia
- Neotame
Question 3/12
On food labels, the amount of sugar is listed in grams. What's 1 gram of sugar?
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 tablespoon
Question 4/12
You’re born with a sweet tooth.
- True
- False
Question 5/12
Where do added sugars often hide?
- Fruit drinks
- Dairy desserts
- Cereals
- All of the above
Question 6/12
Why is high-fructose corn syrup in so many foods?
- It's more nutritious than sugar.
- It's cheaper to make than sugar.
- It has fewer calories than sugar.
Question 7/12
When grocery shopping, probably the best way to avoid foods with added sugar is:
- Don't buy from eye-level shelves.
- Avoid the bakery.
- Shop the store's perimeter.
Question 8/12
Which of these is table sugar?
- Lactose
- Sucrose
- Sucralose
Question 9/12
Saccharin is still used today.
- True
- False
Question 10/12
If you're trying to avoid added sugars, which ingredient should you watch for on food labels?
- Raw sugar
- Corn syrup
- Molasses
- All of the above
Question 11/12
Which country leads the world in sugar production?
- United States
- Brazil
- China
- India
Question 12/12
Eating too much sugar can cause diabetes.
- True
- False
