How do you store sugar in your body

The video discusses how the body manages excess sugar intake, focusing on glucose regulation. It explains the digestion of sucrose into glucose and fructose, and how insulin helps store excess glucose in muscle, fat, and liver cells. The process of converting glucose into glycogen and fat is detailed, highlighting the importance of maintaining healthy blood glucose levels. Despite the body's mechanisms to handle sugar, reducing sugar intake is advised to prevent potential health issues.

How much sugar do American adults consume daily compared to the recommended amount?

• Half the recommended amount

• Equal to the recommended amount

• Three times the recommended amount

• Twice the recommended amount

What happens to sucrose after it is consumed?

• It is excreted without any change

• It is stored directly as fat

• It is converted into glucose and fructose

• It remains unchanged in the body

Which hormone is responsible for managing excess glucose in the blood?

• Insulin

• Cortisol

• Glucagon

• Adrenaline

What is the process called where glucose is stored as glycogen?

• Gluconeogenesis

• Glycogenesis

• Lipogenesis

• Glycolysis

Why can a high sugar diet lead to obesity?

• Because excess sugar is stored as fat

• Because sugar is directly converted into muscle

• Because sugar increases metabolism

• Because sugar is excreted as waste