Sneaky sugarsOther names for added sugars:

HIGH-FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (HFCS), SUCROSE, HONEY, CORN SYRUP, FRUCTOSE, MALTOSE, DEXTROSE, MAPLE SYRUP, BROWN SUGAR, CORN SWEETENER, FRUIT JUICE CONCENTRATE, GLUCOSE, INVERT SUGAR, LACTOSE, MALT SYRUP, MOLASSES, BARLEY MALT…

Some top sources of added sugars – that you

might not expect!•Sauces •Cereal and granola•Energy and granola bars •Flavored oatmeal packets•Energy drinks and pop •Peanut butter •Ketchup/other tomato products •Bread •Yogurt •Salad dressings

What’s so bad about sugar? • Raises the risk of obesity, heart disease, and

diabetes • It’s in most packaged foods, so we eat more of it

than we realize • It can be addictive • Like alcohol, excess sugar can have toxic effects

on the liver• Sugar gives us extra calories without nutrients,

and can make us feel hungrier, both of which lead to unhealthy weight gain

• It’s bad for your teeth! Can lead to cavities.

Tips for cutting down on added sugars:

- Instead of sugar-sweetened beverages, drink mostly water (0g sugar!) and milk (not flavored).

- Eat fresh fruit instead of fruit-flavored juices – they are sweet with no added sugars.

- Read Nutrition Facts labels. Limit foods with sugar as one of the first two ingredients.

- Choose cereals that have less than 10g of sugar per serving (and ideally less than 6g!).

- Eat smaller portions – one serving size only of sweet drinks and candy.

LEMONADE8 oz Serving: 27g Sugar

20 oz Bottle: 67g Sugar

KETCHUP1 Serving (1Tbs): 4g Sugar

COLA12 oz Can: 39g Sugar

20 oz Bottle: 65g Sugar

OREOS1 serving (4 cookies): 14g Sugar

1 packet (6 cookies): 23g Sugar

TOMATO SAUCE1 Serving (1/2 cup): 7g Sugar

POP-TARTS1 pastry: 17g Sugar2 pastries: 34g Sugar

STRAWBERRY YOGURT6 oz Serving: 27g Sugar

SKITTLES1 Bag (2.6oz): 47g Sugar

Table Handouts

• Calculating how much added sugar you consume in one day: Sugar Adds Up