Sugars M5 Flashcards

1
Q

What are the three sugar groups?

A
  1. Non-milk Extrinsic
  2. Intrinsic
  3. Milk Sugars
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What contains Non-milk extrinsic sugars?

A

Cakes, biscuits, chocolates etc.

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3
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What contains Intrinsic sugars?

A

Uncooked fruits and vegetables?

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4
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What contains Milk Sugars?

A

Milk and dairy products. Lactose.

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5
Q

What does COMA stand for?

A

Committee on Medical Aspects.

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6
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What group of sugar does not occur naturally in foods and drinks?

A

Non-milk extrinsic.

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7
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What is the main sugar included in the NME sugar group?

A

Sucrose

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8
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What is the maximum amount of sugar an adult should have in a day?

A

30g - approx. 7 sugar cubes

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9
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What is the maximum amount of sugar a child between 7 and 10 y/o have in a day?

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24g - approx. 6 sugar cubes

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10
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What is the maximum amount of sugar a child between 4 and 7 y/o have in a day?

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19g - approx 5. sugar cubes

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11
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What word is used for something that causes caries?

A

Cariogenic

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12
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Which article explains the process of sugar and digestion of sugar?

A

The Scientific Basis of Oral Health Education

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13
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What are the two different types of artificial sweetener?

A
  1. Bulk
  2. Intense
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14
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What is the main use for Bulk sweeteners?

A

add sweetness to confectionary items.

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15
Q

When is it best to chew sugar free gum?

A

Straight after eating to assist in the pH balance returning to normal

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16
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When was the COMA report on Food and nutrition policy disbanded?

A

2000

17
Q

What does SACN stand for?

A

The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition.

18
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When was SACN set up?

A

March 2000

19
Q

What is the purpose of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN)?

A

to advise the health departments and food standard agency on matters relating to food, diet and health.

20
Q

What is Erosion?

A

wearing away or loss of substance due to acids.

21
Q

What is the main cause of erosion?

A

frequent consumption of acidic foods and drinks.