How Does Sugar Affect the Body?
12/11/2021 11:55:28 AM
Do you know?
- Sugars provide a source of energy required by the body to function.
- Sugars are found in nature. All green plants providing foodstuffs, including fruits and vegetables, grains, as well as milk and honey, contain naturally-occurring sugars.
Let's explore the impact of sugar on our bodies!
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How Does Sugar Affect the Body?
Written by Krista Garver
Sugar makes food taste good. Almost all foods have sugar. Candy and soft drinks have a lot of sugar. But even vegetables and milk have some sugar!
Our bodies need a special type of sugar to work . This sugar is called glucose. Glucose is our , like gasoline is for cars. It gives us energy. Glucose is important for powering our brains.
When we eat, from our food enters our blood. Then it goes all through our body. Our body turns the glucose into energy. Some glucose is for later. Extra glucose is turned into fat.
Not all foods are the same. When we eat foods like pasta or potatoes, glucose enters our blood slowly. It takes time for our bodies to turn the glucose from some foods into energy.
When we eat candy and drink soda, glucose enters our blood very quickly. These foods have a lot of sugar, so we get a huge burst of energy.
But the burst of energy does not last very long and we become tired. This is very hard on our bodies.
Eating too much sugar is not good for us. It our teeth and our body systems. It also makes us gain weight. So, remember to choose healthy snacks.
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How Does Sugar Affect the Body?
Written by Krista Garver
Sugar makes food taste good. Almost all foods have sugar. Candy and soft drinks have a lot of sugar. But even vegetables and milk have some sugar!
Our bodies need a special type of sugar to work properly. This sugar is called glucose. Glucose is our fuel, like gasoline is for cars. It gives us energy. Glucose is especially important for powering our brains.
When we eat, glucose from our food enters our blood. Then it goes all through our body. Our body turns the glucose into energy. Some glucose is stored for later. Extra glucose is turned into fat.
Not all foods are the same. When we eat foods like pasta or potatoes, glucose enters our blood slowly. It takes time for our bodies to turn the glucose from some foods into energy. When we eat candy and drink soda, glucose enters our blood very quickly. These foods have a lot of sugar, so we get a huge burst of energy.
But the burst of energy does not last very long and we become tired. This is very hard on our bodies.
Eating too much sugar is not good for us. It rots our teeth and harms our body systems. It also makes us gain weight. So, remember to choose healthy snacks.
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What happens to the extra glucose that enters our body?
- It is turned into energy.
- It is turned into fat.
- It is stored for later.
- It is removed from our body.
According to the passage, why do we need to choose healthy snacks?
- Because healthy snacks taste better than sugar-added snacks.
- Because unhealthy snacks containing much sugar harm our body.
- Because only healthy snacks can enter our body quickly.
- Because healthy snacks are easier for us to digest.
What does the writer mean when he says "Not all foods are the same" in paragraph 4?
- Different foods have different tastes and nutritional benefits for our body system.
- There are a wide variety of foods for us to choose to eat every day.
- How our body turns glucose into energy depends on different types of food.
- Not all foods can be edible and healthy for the human body system.
Why do we feel tired after we eat candy?
- Because our body system is not able to digest candy.
- Because candy does not give us enough energy and nutrition.
- Because it can be difficult for us to eat candy.
- Because the burst of energy that candy gives us does not last long.
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
- Every food contains sugar.
- Vegetables have some sugar.
- Glucose is a type of sugar.
- Glucose gives us energy.
Why did the author most likely write this article?
- to explain how our bodies use sugar
- to make you think that sugar is actually good for you
- to explain that all foods have sugar in them
- to make you stop eating sugar
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