HKR 2600 - section 11 (sweeteners and
alcohol use) fully solved graded A+
artificial sweeteners - correct answer ✔✔- have a sweet, often intense taste but
do not impact blood glucose levels
-have 0 calories
-do not cause tooth decay
sugar substitutes - correct answer ✔✔-Substances used in place of sugar to
sweeten foods yet add few or no calories
-naturally occurring and synthetic
-do no effect blood glucose like sugar
-di nit cause tooth decay
natural sweeteners - correct answer ✔✔- contain calories and contribute to tooth
decay
-may not impact blood glucose to the same degree as sucrose and glucose
examples) honey, fruit juices, molasses, syrup
sugar alcohols (polyols) - correct answer ✔✔-evoke a low glycemic response
-slow absorption by the body into the bloodstream
-several side effects when taking large amounts
, - contains fewer calories than sugar and little to no influence on blood glucose
levels
Benefits: do not cause tooth decay or cavities
laxative effect - correct answer ✔✔-production of a soft formed stool from over
consuming sugar alcohols
Evidence concerning artificial sweeteners - correct answer ✔✔- do not contribute
to dental cavities
- calorie-free
- all substances are toxic if consumed in high doses
- does not help with lowering blood sugar concentrations or helping diabetes
- may help lower total calorie consumption, possibly useful for weight reduction
or management
more - correct answer ✔✔Men tend to drink.... than females
heavy drinking - correct answer ✔✔males : 5 or more drinks
females: 4 or more drinks
on each occasion, at least once a month in the past year
alcohol use) fully solved graded A+
artificial sweeteners - correct answer ✔✔- have a sweet, often intense taste but
do not impact blood glucose levels
-have 0 calories
-do not cause tooth decay
sugar substitutes - correct answer ✔✔-Substances used in place of sugar to
sweeten foods yet add few or no calories
-naturally occurring and synthetic
-do no effect blood glucose like sugar
-di nit cause tooth decay
natural sweeteners - correct answer ✔✔- contain calories and contribute to tooth
decay
-may not impact blood glucose to the same degree as sucrose and glucose
examples) honey, fruit juices, molasses, syrup
sugar alcohols (polyols) - correct answer ✔✔-evoke a low glycemic response
-slow absorption by the body into the bloodstream
-several side effects when taking large amounts
, - contains fewer calories than sugar and little to no influence on blood glucose
levels
Benefits: do not cause tooth decay or cavities
laxative effect - correct answer ✔✔-production of a soft formed stool from over
consuming sugar alcohols
Evidence concerning artificial sweeteners - correct answer ✔✔- do not contribute
to dental cavities
- calorie-free
- all substances are toxic if consumed in high doses
- does not help with lowering blood sugar concentrations or helping diabetes
- may help lower total calorie consumption, possibly useful for weight reduction
or management
more - correct answer ✔✔Men tend to drink.... than females
heavy drinking - correct answer ✔✔males : 5 or more drinks
females: 4 or more drinks
on each occasion, at least once a month in the past year
