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Sneaky Sugar
PRESENTED BY: BIRGIT HUMPERT & LIZ DAHLGREN
KEENE STATE DIETETIC INTERNS
Today you will
 Look at the effects sugar has on the body.
 Be able to measure the amount of sugar in foods.
 Identify sugar on the food label and in the ingredient
list.
 Identify different names for sugar in food products.
Icebreaker
Find your match!
Find your Match Answers
Food or Drink Item
Number of Sugar Cubes
1 Fruit Roll-Up
22
MacDonald McFlurry with M&Ms
8
Hershey’s Candy Bar
12
Snapple Iced Tea, 16 ounces
3
Hamburger Bun
1
Chocolate Chip Cookie
3
Chocolate Fudge Pop Tart, 1 pastry
4
Ketchup, 1 tbsp
5
What is Sugar?
 Sugar is a simple carbohydrate.
 Carbohydrates are a source of fuel or energy for our
bodies.
 When we eat foods that contain sugar, our bodies
either use it for energy or it is stored.
What happens in our bodies when we eat sugar?
Immediate
energy
Glucose that’s
not needed
immediately
gets stored in
liver and
muscles
Once liver and
muscle stores
are full, extra
gets converted
to fat
What is Natural Sugar?
 Natural Sugar is sugar that comes from natural
sources like fruit.
 Although this sugar isn’t much different then added
sugar, we get many vitamins and minerals from the
foods that contain natural sugar.
 For example, fruits and vegetables contain fructose,
which is a natural sugar. Fruit also contains many
vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
What is Added Sugar?
 Added Sugar is any sugar that is found in foods that
is not naturally occurring
 It is referred to as ‘empty calories’
 Added sugar does not give us vitamins and minerals.
Source
Name of Sugar
Natural?
Fruit
Fructose
Yes
Vegetable
Fructose
Yes
Dairy
Lactose
Yes
Cookies
Added Sugar
No
How does Sugar effect our bodies?
 Consuming natural sugar from fruits, vegetables, and
dairy supplies us with energy.
 Eating too many foods with added sugar sets the stage
for potential health problems, such as:

Poor Nutrition

Obesity

Tooth Decay
 How do you feel after you eat a lot of sugar?
How much sugar is in my drink?
How many grams of sugar are in 1 teaspoon?
 One teaspoon of sugar = 4 grams.
For Example:
If you are buying a bottle of Coca Cola with 44 grams of
sugar, you would divide 44 by 4 which is equal to about
11 teaspoons of sugar.
Sugar Measuring Activity
The Many Names of Sugar
anhydrous dextrose
brown sugar
brown rice syrup
confectioner's powdered sugar
corn sweetener
corn syrup
corn syrup solids
dextrose
evaporated cane juice crystals
malt syrup
maltose
maple syrup
molasses
fructose
fruit juice concentrate
glucose
high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)
honey
invert sugar
lactose
organic sugar
raw sugar
sucrose
syrup
sugar
white granulated sugar
Food Label Activity
Tips to reduce added sugar in your diet
 Drink water or low fat milk instead of sports drinks
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or sodas.
When you drink fruit juice, make sure its 100% fruit
juice, better yet, eat the fruit rather than the juice.
Choose breakfast cereals carefully- read those labels!
When choosing canned fruit, find those packed in
water or juice.
Use condiments sparingly- the sugar can add up
quickly!
Stick to one serving of a special
treat per day!
Evaluation
 Sugar Jeopardy Game
Call to Action
 We encourage you to:
 Limit your added sugar
intake from drinks and
foods
 Chose water or low fat milk
instead of sodas and sports
drinks
 Check the ingredients for
hidden sugar