What's the Difference between Natural and Added Sugars? Flashcards
1
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Naturally Occurring Sugars
A
Sugars such as fructose and lactose that are found naturally in fruit and dairy foods.
2
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Added Sugars
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Sugars that are added to processed foods and sweets
3
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Empty calories
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Calories that come with little nutrition.
4
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Dental Caries
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The decay or erosion of teeth
5
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Early Childhood Tooth Decay
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The decay of baby teeth in children due to continual exposure to fermentable sugary liquids.
6
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Remineralization
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The repairing of teeth by adding back the minerals lost during tooth decay. Saliva can help remineralize teeth.
7
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What are benefits of eating foods with natural sugars?
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They usually contain more nutrients for fewer calories.
8
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What foods contain added sugars?
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Processed foods and sweets.
9
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What are some health risks associated with a high sugar diet?
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- Increases levels of LDL cholesterol.
- Increases chance of exceeding the number of total calories consumed daily.
- Increases risk of diabetes
