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Reduce Added Sugar Intake: Tips for Cutting Back

By aimee yang
Reduce Added Sugar Intake: Tips for Cutting Back

Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. You can listen to episodes here.

Halloween is almost here! People are thinking about costumes, pumpkins, spooky decorations, and, of course, candy. Who doesn’t enjoy munching on chocolates, lollipops, and candy corn all day? But eating sugary treats all the time isn’t healthy. Americans consume too much added sugar every day, which can lead to health problems like weight gain and diabetes.

Reducing sugar intake is important, but it can be hard because sugar is in many foods, from sodas to breakfast cereals. Food companies use sugar, fat, and salt to make their products more appealing. Dr. Laura Schmidt suggests avoiding sugary drinks, reducing sugar cues in your environment, and planning to deal with sugar cravings. Making desserts at home can help control sugar intake too.

We hope these tips help you manage your sugar consumption. Listen to the full podcast episode here. Join us next week on Chasing Life as we discuss the art of compromise.

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Consumption/kənˈsʌmpʃən/noun
The act of using up a resource or the amount used.

Cues/kjuːz/noun
Signals or prompts that stimulate a particular response or behavior.

Appealing/əˈpiːlɪŋ/adjective
Attractive or interesting; having a quality that draws attention.

Intake/ˈɪn.teɪk/noun
The amount of something that is taken in such as food or drink.

Reducing/rɪˈdjuːsɪŋ/verb
Making something smaller or less in amount degree or size.

Cravings/ˈkreɪvɪŋz/noun
Intense desires or urges for a particular substance or food.
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What is the main focus of the podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta?
Exploring mysteries of life
Medical science behind everyday happenings
Reviewing popular movies
Discussing political issues
Why is reducing sugar intake important according to the text?
To prevent weight loss
To avoid tooth decay
To prevent health problems like weight gain and diabetes
To increase energy levels
What does Dr. Laura Schmidt suggest to help reduce sugar intake?
Drink more sugary drinks
Increase sugar cues in your environment
Avoid planning for sugar cravings
Make desserts at home
What are some common foods that contain sugar mentioned in the text?
Broccoli and carrots
Sodas and breakfast cereals
Steak and chicken
Rice and pasta
What are some health problems that can arise from excessive sugar consumption?
Increased flexibility
Improved memory
Weight gain and diabetes
Better mood
What step is recommended to reduce sugar cues in the environment?
Display candy bowls everywhere
Remove all sugary items from sight
Increase exposure to sugar advertisements
Never talk about sugar
Reducing sugar intake is not important for overall health.
Dr. Laura Schmidt recommends making desserts at home to help control sugar intake.
Americans consume too little added sugar every day.
Drinking more sugary drinks is a good way to reduce sugar consumption.
Halloween is a holiday that promotes healthy eating habits.
The text mentions that food companies use sugar, fat, and salt to make their products more appealing.
Dr. Laura Schmidt suggests avoiding drinks to reduce sugar intake.
Dr. Laura Schmidt suggests planning to deal with to help manage sugar consumption.
Americans consume too much every day, which can lead to health problems like weight gain and diabetes.
Reducing sugar intake is important, but it can be hard because sugar is in many .
Making desserts at home can help control intake too.
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Test Your Understanding

Start Quiz
Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
ON
Accent
Consumption/kənˈsʌmpʃən/noun
The act of using up a resource or the amount used.
Cues/kjuːz/noun
Signals or prompts that stimulate a particular response or behavior.
Appealing/əˈpiːlɪŋ/adjective
Attractive or interesting; having a quality that draws attention.
Intake/ˈɪn.teɪk/noun
The amount of something that is taken in such as food or drink.
Reducing/rɪˈdjuːsɪŋ/verb
Making something smaller or less in amount degree or size.
Cravings/ˈkreɪvɪŋz/noun
Intense desires or urges for a particular substance or food.
Vocabulary Learning

How much do you know?

What is the main focus of the podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta?
Exploring mysteries of life
Medical science behind everyday happenings
Reviewing popular movies
Discussing political issues
Why is reducing sugar intake important according to the text?
To prevent weight loss
To avoid tooth decay
To prevent health problems like weight gain and diabetes
To increase energy levels
What does Dr. Laura Schmidt suggest to help reduce sugar intake?
Drink more sugary drinks
Increase sugar cues in your environment
Avoid planning for sugar cravings
Make desserts at home
What are some common foods that contain sugar mentioned in the text?
Broccoli and carrots
Sodas and breakfast cereals
Steak and chicken
Rice and pasta
What are some health problems that can arise from excessive sugar consumption?
Increased flexibility
Improved memory
Weight gain and diabetes
Better mood
What step is recommended to reduce sugar cues in the environment?
Display candy bowls everywhere
Remove all sugary items from sight
Increase exposure to sugar advertisements
Never talk about sugar
Reducing sugar intake is not important for overall health.
Dr. Laura Schmidt recommends making desserts at home to help control sugar intake.
Americans consume too little added sugar every day.
Drinking more sugary drinks is a good way to reduce sugar consumption.
Halloween is a holiday that promotes healthy eating habits.
The text mentions that food companies use sugar, fat, and salt to make their products more appealing.
Dr. Laura Schmidt suggests avoiding drinks to reduce sugar intake.
Dr. Laura Schmidt suggests planning to deal with to help manage sugar consumption.
Americans consume too much every day, which can lead to health problems like weight gain and diabetes.
Reducing sugar intake is important, but it can be hard because sugar is in many .
Making desserts at home can help control intake too.
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