Share Is Sugar Bad For You? | What SUGAR Does To Our Body? Year 4
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What is sugar made from?
Sugar comes from plants like sugarcane and sugar beets.
What is the scientific name for sugar?
It’s called sucrose.
What two parts make up sucrose?
Fructose and glucose.
Name one hidden name for sugar.
Maltose, lactose, dextrose, starch, etc.
Why do we like sugary foods so much?
They trigger the brain’s reward system and release dopamine.
What does dopamine do?
It makes you feel good.
What happens in your brain when you eat sugar?
It activates sweet receptors, then the brain's reward system.
Is eating a little sugar bad?
No, your body needs some sugar.
What happens if we eat too much sugar?
It can cause health problems like obesity and liver damage.
What is leptin?
A hormone that tells you when to stop eating.
What is leptin resistance?
When your body can’t tell when to stop eating.
What can too much sugar do to your liver?
It can damage it by storing excess sugar as fat.
What happens when fat builds up in your blood vessels?
It raises the risk of stroke and heart attacks.
Why does sugar make you look older?
Because damages the skin, causing wrinkles, and sagging.
Can sugar cause tooth decay?
Yes.
Can sugar affect your mood?
Yes, it’s linked to stress and depression.
