1. sugar
Kids ask for it. You crave it. Adam Levine writes songs about it.
But what is the real deal with sugar?

2. Directions
Each of the following slides will ask you to find information regarding sugar, where it is found, and its effects on our bodies.
Use search engines such as Google or Bing to help you find information. Remember, you should only use credible sites (no blogs, Yahoo! Answers, or Wikipedia)
Once you have found your answer, fill it into the Powerpoint and move on to the next slide. Be as specific as possible in your answers.
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3. First, define what sugar is. Then, from what plants is it made?

4. What are refined sugars?

5. What is the difference between added sugars and natural sugars?

6. Grams of sugar in 1 serving
On the left side of this slide, list the top three drinks that you most often consume. For example, water, Gatorade, Coke, sweet tea, etc. On the right side of this slide, list how many grams of sugar are in each of your drinks.
My top drinks
Grams of sugar in 1 serving 1. 2. 3.

7. According to the American Heart Association, how much sugar should you consumer per day?

8. Amount of sugar in 1 serving
How many grams of sugar are in a single serving of each of the following products?
Product
Amount of sugar in 1 serving
Heinz ketchup
Smuckers concord grape jelly
Chobani strawberry Greek yogurt
Mountain Dew soda, 12 oz
Fruity Pebbles cereal
Snickers, regular candy bar size
Starbucks mocha frappucino, grande size

9. What negative effects can sugar have on your brain
What negative effects can sugar have on your brain? Be very specific here.

10. Describe what role sugar plays in the development of diabetes.

11. Is there any evidence that sugar might be addictive? Explain.

12. Here, copy and paste at least 3 links from which you gathered information for your answers