Question

Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

Answer 1

1. Sugar is the generic name for sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrate and sugar cane is crushed, the juice is heated and filtered, then sent to a series of crystallisation steps to create crystals of raw sugar, followed by centrifugation to remove any remaining juice or syrup. The last step produces a small stream of remaining syrup called cane mill molasses containing up to 55% (wt.) sucrose and substantial amounts of invert sugar (glucose/fructose mixture) impurities. Sucrose is the fraction that becomes crystallised sugar

2. Sugars are an important source of energy with glucose being the most important for the body. The brain requires around 130 grams of sugar (glucose) per day to keep functioning. Sugar helps you store energy for later. Sugar is import to have in a healthy diet. The body has a natural feedback mechanism by which high glucose levels lead to increased insulin production and the body requires healthy insulin levels to function properly

3. To much sugar can cause weight gain and may increase your risk for heart disease. Sugary foods quickly spike blood sugar and insulin levels, causing increased androgen secretion, oil production and inflammation, all of which play a role in acne development. Excessive sugar intake may increase your chances of developing type 2 diabetes and higher your risk of getting cancer

4. Best sugars: stevia l, honey, pure maple syrup and coconut sugar

Worst sugars: added sugars , high fructose corn syrup, processed sugar

5. The AHA suggests an added-sugar limit of no more than 100 calories per day (about 24 grams of sugar) for most women and no more than 150 calories per day (36 grams of sugar) for most men.