quizz 2

Question 1

MYTH OR TRUTH:

Fruits have natural sugars. Natural Sugar behaves the same as refined Sugar in the body, so we should drastically reduce fruit intake or quit eating fruits.

Answer 1

Myth

Question 2

Which of the following statements are true?

Answer 2

D. Fruits and vegetables contain fiber which helps slow down the absorption of sugar in the

Question 3

Preventing the massive absorption of sugars prevents massive release of insulin

Answer 3

True

Question 4

MYTH OR TRUTH:

Brown sugar is a healthier alternative to white sugar

Answer 4

Myth

Question 5

Brown sugar contains ________ which have minerals such as Calcium, Zinc, Iron and Magnesium in small quantities while white sugar does not.

Answer 5

Molasses

Question 6

Coconut sugar is a healthier alternative to white sugar

Answer 6

Myth

Question 7

If a sugar is natural (Honey, Maple Syrup, Agave) then I can eat as much of it as I want!

Answer 7

Myth

Question 8

Prof. Senn created a healthy organic snack bar that replaced sucrose with malt syrup and treacle. After reading the label, Barbie purchased the product because it did not have sugar in it. Is it true that this product does not have sugar in it?

Answer 8

False

Question 9

There will be less lactose in breastmilk if the mother stops eating dairy products.

Answer 9

Myth

Question 10

Lactose intolerance is genetic so if a mother is lactose intolerant, then the baby will definitely be lactose intolerant.

Answer 10

Myth

Question 11

Lactose intolerance is very different to intolerance or allergy to cows’ milk protein.

Answer 11

Truth

Question 12

Aspartame causes cancer and should not be consumed by anyone.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Aspartame can cause severe health issues including death if consumed by someone suffering from ___________.

Answer 13

Phenylketonuria

Question 14

The following sweetener contains phenylalanine and can be taken by someone suffering from Phenylketonuria.

Answer 14

Neotame

Question 15

All stevia is 100% organic, natural and safe.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

I am not approved for use as a sweetener in the US. My name is _________.

Answer 16

Cyclamate

Question 17

In my crude form, I am not approved for use as a sweetener in the US. My name is ______.

Answer 17

Stevia

Question 18

The following carbohydrate is a complex carbohydrate

Answer 18

Cellulose

Question 19

Which of the following is a synthetic sugar?

Answer 19

High fructose corn syrup

Question 20

Which of the following statements is connected to or describes the triangular slave trade

Answer 20

C. Never Sail an empty ship

D. European settlers grew sugar on large sugar plantations and sugar was put on ships and sold in New England where it was used to make rum. The rum was then put on ships with other products and used to barter for slaves in Africa who would then be put on ships and brought to work on the plantations. No ship ever sailed empty.

Question 21

Corn syrup is ______

Answer 21

A. 100% glucose, hydroscopic and cheap
C. Obtained by hydrolysis of corn starches
D. Mixture of polymers and fragments

Question 22

Eliminating fruits from our diet makes it healthier because it reduces our sugar intake

Answer 22

False

Question 23

Which of the following components gives brown sugar it’s taste and flavor?

Answer 23

Molasses

Question 24

Coconut sugar is made by ____

Answer 24

B. Harvesting sap which is then boiled to evaporate water. In the process it is granulated and turns brown

Question 25

Coconut contains a ____________ called ____________ that may slow down glucose absorption and explain why coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index than table sugar

Answer 25

B. Fiber; Inulin

Question 26

The glycemic index measures _____

Answer 26

C. How quickly foods raise blood sugar levels

Question 27

Which of the following agencies has not defined the term “All Natural”?

Answer 27

D. Food and Drug Administration

Question 28

____________ is responsible for breaking down ________________ thereby preventing _______________ in humans.

Answer 28

D. Lactase; Lactose; lactose intolerance

Question 29

Which of the following statements are true?

Answer 29

A. Primary lactose intolerance is an extremely rare genetic condition that can manifest in premature babies
B. True lactose intolerance babies would need a special diet immediately after birth
C. Secondary lactose intolerance occurs when the tips of the microscopic folds of the villi are damaged and do not produce enough lactase or are unable to produce lactase
D. Gastroenteritis, allergies and parasitic infections may cause lactose intolerance

Question 30

Lactose content in aged cheeses is ___________ than that in soft cheeses

Answer 30

Lower

Question 31

Which of the following sweeteners has a long shelf life and is also used in many medicines

Answer 31

Saccharin

Question 32

Soffriti et al worked on which of the following sweeteners and linked them to cancer but significant issues were identified with their work?

Answer 32

D. Sucralose and Aspartame

Question 33

Which of the following sweeteners was erroneously declared a carcinogen by political forces?

Answer 33

Cyclamates

Question 34

The following is only approved as a supplement in the USA

Answer 34

C. Stevia

Question 35

Danisco withdrew Alitame citing

Answer 35

C. Too expensive to produce

Question 36

According to the keto diet, the following sweetener is the best choice for this diet.

Answer 36

C. Stevia

Question 37

Which of the following natural sweeteners are not worse but still considered bad?

Answer 37

E. Xylitol