Sneaky sugars Other 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.

L EMONADE 8 oz Serving: 27g Sugar 20 oz Bottle: 67g Sugar K ETCHUP 1 Serving (1Tbs): 4g Sugar C OLA 12 oz Can: 39g Sugar 20 oz Bottle: 65g Sugar O REOS 1 serving (4 cookies): 14g Sugar 1 packet (6 cookies): 23g Sugar

T OMATO S AUCE 1 Serving (1/2 cup): 7g Sugar P OP -T ARTS 1 pastry: 17g Sugar 2 pastries: 34g Sugar S TRAWBERRY Y OGURT 6 oz Serving: 27g Sugar S KITTLES 1 Bag (2.6oz): 47g Sugar

Table Handouts Calculating how much added sugar you consume in one day: Sugar Adds UpSugar Adds Up