TED-Ed: Sugar: Hiding in plain sight - Robert Lustig

The video tutorial discusses the prevalence of hidden sugars in common foods and the various aliases used for added sugars. It highlights the difficulty in identifying sugar content due to misleading food labels. The tutorial also covers health recommendations for sugar intake, explaining the differences between glucose and fructose, and their effects on the body. Additionally, it describes sugar's role in food preservation and provides tips for avoiding hidden sugars to maintain a healthy diet.

Which of the following is NOT a common alias for added sugar?

• Vitamin C

• Organic evaporated cane juice

• Barley malt

• Brown rice syrup

What is the primary organ responsible for metabolizing fructose?

• Heart

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Kidneys

How does the fiber in fruit affect fructose absorption?

• It speeds up absorption

• It has no effect

• It slows down absorption

• It converts fructose to glucose

Which of the following is a benefit of sugar in food preservation?

• It increases nutritional value

• It reduces calories

• It prevents spoilage

• It enhances flavor

What is a simple way to reduce hidden sugar intake?

• Avoid reading food labels

• Eat more processed foods

• Choose water over sugary drinks

• Drink more soda