Sugars Flashcards
1
Q
state why the WHO recommends reducing the intake of sugar to less than 10% of total energy intake
A
energy intake and obesity
teeth and increased risk of dental carries
2
Q
define free sugars
A
sugars added to food by cooks or consumers as well as naturally occurring sugars present in foods like honey and juices
3
Q
define added sugars
A
extracted, concentrated and refined sugars from sources such as sugar cane and fruits
4
Q
define intrinsic sugars
A
naturally occurring sugars found in whole unprocessed foods
5
Q
state some typical sources of carbs in the human diet
A
white bread
weetbix
white rice
6
Q
which kind of study is the adult nutrition survey
A
observational
7
Q
which dietary assessment method is used for the adult nutrition survey
A
24 hour recall
