Answer the discussion questions below in the comment box. Be sure to put all three answers in only *one* comment submission
Pick the snack that most surprised you in terms of its sugar content. Answer the following questions about this snack:
How many calories came from total sugar?
How many calories came from added sugar?
How many sugar cubes did you measure out for total sugar?
How many sugar cubes did you measure out for added Sugar?
Did you expect this snack to have more or less than this amount of sugar in it?
Explain your original expectations and what you think about your results.
Will this observation change how you think about your snack selections in the future?
Why do you think it is important for people with diabetes to pay attention to the servings of carbohydrate they eat? Which one of your snacks had the most servings of carbohydrate?
Explain in your own words how the food people eat can help lead to the development of type 2 diabetes?
3 thoughts on “Lab 1 Discussion Board”
1. The snack that surprised me the most was Reese’s Take 5. It had 36 calories from total sugar and 32 calories from added sugar. That’s about 2 sugar cubes for added sugar and a little over 2 for total sugar. I knew candy had sugar, but seeing the amount made me realize I should pay more attention to nutrition labels.
2. People with diabetes need to watch their carbohydrates because they affect blood sugar. Sun Chips had the most carbohydrates out of my snacks, with 26 grams.
3. I think eating too many foods high in added sugar over time can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. It can contribute to insulin resistance, which makes it harder for the body to control blood sugar.
1 The snack that surprised me the most was the Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Pistachio Jalapeño Crisps. It contained 56 calories from total sugar, 52 calories from added sugar, about 3.5 sugar cubes of total sugar, and 3.25 sugar cubes of added sugar. I expected it to have less sugar because it seemed like a healthier snack. Seeing how much sugar it contained made me realize the importance of checking nutrition labels, and I will pay more attention to sugar content when choosing snacks in the future.
2 People with diabetes need to pay attention to carbohydrate servings because carbohydrates have the biggest impact on blood glucose levels. Managing carbohydrate intake helps keep blood sugar under control. The snack with the most carbohydrate servings was Cinnamon Cereal, with 30 g of carbohydrates, equal to 2 carbohydrate servings.
3 Food can contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes when people regularly consume excess calories, added sugars, and refined carbohydrates. Over time, this can lead to weight gain and insulin resistance, making it harder for the body to control blood glucose levels. Eating a balanced diet with less added sugar can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
1. The orange jello surprised me the most. It had 88 grams of total sugar and 76 grams of added sugar. There were 6 sugar cubes for total sugar and 5 sugar cubes for added sugar. I expected it to have less sugar than it did. I wasn’t expecting as much sugar as it’s a small cup of jello with oranges in it. I think in the future, I’ll probably eat less of this snack.
2. It’s important for people with diabetes to pay attention to carbohydrates because they are broken down into glucose, which spikes blood sugar. The more carbohydrates, the more blood sugar will be increased. The granola had the most grams of carbohydrates per serving at 2.7 grams.
3. Food can contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes. The body becomes resistant to insulin, which controls blood glucose levels and causes the liver to uptake glucose from the blood. Foods high in sugars contribute to high blood glucose levels that cannot be transported into the cells.
1. The snack that surprised me the most was Reese’s Take 5. It had 36 calories from total sugar and 32 calories from added sugar. That’s about 2 sugar cubes for added sugar and a little over 2 for total sugar. I knew candy had sugar, but seeing the amount made me realize I should pay more attention to nutrition labels.
2. People with diabetes need to watch their carbohydrates because they affect blood sugar. Sun Chips had the most carbohydrates out of my snacks, with 26 grams.
3. I think eating too many foods high in added sugar over time can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. It can contribute to insulin resistance, which makes it harder for the body to control blood sugar.
1 The snack that surprised me the most was the Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Pistachio Jalapeño Crisps. It contained 56 calories from total sugar, 52 calories from added sugar, about 3.5 sugar cubes of total sugar, and 3.25 sugar cubes of added sugar. I expected it to have less sugar because it seemed like a healthier snack. Seeing how much sugar it contained made me realize the importance of checking nutrition labels, and I will pay more attention to sugar content when choosing snacks in the future.
2 People with diabetes need to pay attention to carbohydrate servings because carbohydrates have the biggest impact on blood glucose levels. Managing carbohydrate intake helps keep blood sugar under control. The snack with the most carbohydrate servings was Cinnamon Cereal, with 30 g of carbohydrates, equal to 2 carbohydrate servings.
3 Food can contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes when people regularly consume excess calories, added sugars, and refined carbohydrates. Over time, this can lead to weight gain and insulin resistance, making it harder for the body to control blood glucose levels. Eating a balanced diet with less added sugar can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
1. The orange jello surprised me the most. It had 88 grams of total sugar and 76 grams of added sugar. There were 6 sugar cubes for total sugar and 5 sugar cubes for added sugar. I expected it to have less sugar than it did. I wasn’t expecting as much sugar as it’s a small cup of jello with oranges in it. I think in the future, I’ll probably eat less of this snack.
2. It’s important for people with diabetes to pay attention to carbohydrates because they are broken down into glucose, which spikes blood sugar. The more carbohydrates, the more blood sugar will be increased. The granola had the most grams of carbohydrates per serving at 2.7 grams.
3. Food can contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes. The body becomes resistant to insulin, which controls blood glucose levels and causes the liver to uptake glucose from the blood. Foods high in sugars contribute to high blood glucose levels that cannot be transported into the cells.