Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on August 30, 2023
Question 1/12

How many teaspoons of sugar does the average American eat and drink every day?

  • 9
  • 13
  • 17
  • 22
Question 2/12

Which of these sweeteners comes from a plant?

  • Aspartame
  • Sucralose
  • Stevia
  • Neotame
Question 3/12

On food labels, the amount of sugar is listed in grams. What's 1 gram of sugar?

  • 1/4 teaspoon
  • 1/2 teaspoon
  • 1 teaspoon
  • 1 tablespoon
Question 4/12

You’re born with a sweet tooth.

  • True
  • False
Question 5/12

Where do added sugars often hide?

  • Fruit drinks
  • Dairy desserts
  • Cereals
  • All of the above
Question 6/12

Why is high-fructose corn syrup in so many foods?

  • It's more nutritious than sugar.
  • It's cheaper to make than sugar.
  • It has fewer calories than sugar.
Question 7/12

When grocery shopping, probably the best way to avoid foods with added sugar is:

  • Don't buy from eye-level shelves.
  • Avoid the bakery.
  • Shop the store's perimeter.
Question 8/12

Which of these is table sugar?

  • Lactose
  • Sucrose
  • Sucralose
Question 9/12

Saccharin is still used today. 

  • True
  • False
Question 10/12

If you're trying to avoid added sugars, which ingredient should you watch for on food labels?

  • Raw sugar
  • Corn syrup
  • Molasses
  • All of the above
Question 11/12

Which country leads the world in sugar production?

  • United States
  • Brazil
  • China
  • India
Question 12/12

Eating too much sugar can cause diabetes.

  • True
  • False