Sugar Basics
Find out what it is; where it comes from; and more about this simple, functional ingredient.
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Carbohydrates and Sports Nutrition
Carbohydrates play a crucial role in sports nutrition. This infographic explains that all carbohydrates are broken down into sugars so glucose (a simple sugar) can be used as fuel for the body, as well as the importance of timing carbohydrate intake for athletes.
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How many added sugars are in that?
Added sugars are easy to find on nutrition facts labels. This infographic includes some common foods you might consume on any given day and their contribution to daily added sugars intake.
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Field to Table STEAM Packet
There is much more to sugar than you might think! Learn about sugar’s history, how it is naturally made by plants, its impact on the environment, why it is added to foods and more in this STEAM packet designed for grades 7-12.
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National Real Sugar Day Lesson Plan
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 that teaches the origins of real sugar, where real sugar is grown, and how it functions in our diets and cooking. Includes a recipe to make to celebrate National Real Sugar Day on October 14!
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How Well Do You Know Sugar?
This booklet provides information on what sugar is, why it is in foods, consumption trends and much more.
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9 Misunderstandings About Sugar
What myths about sugar are you believing? The facts that go alongside those myths might be surprising to some.
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Making Sense of ADDED SUGARS on the New Nutrition Facts Label
In January 2020, the Nutrition Facts Label underwent its first makeover since it debuted in 1994 and, among other changes, now includes information on added sugars.
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Sweeteners you might find in your food
There are many different types of sweeteners in our food supply today that might be used as an alternative to table sugar. What is the source of these sweeteners? How are they made? How do they compare to sugar in terms of calories and sweetness? Find answers to those questions for some of the most popular sweeteners including sugar as a comparison.
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What are Added Sugars?
There is a lot of talk about added sugars. Here is a list of added sugars as defined by the FDA here as well as some basic info on carbohydrates.
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What is Molasses?
Download (EN)Download (ES)OrderHow is molasses made and what is it used for? This infographic includes many fast facts about molasses.
Facts About Sugar Intake
In the past 15 years, added sugars intake in the United States has decreased by nearly 25%. This infographic covers historical consumption data, sources of added sugars in the diet and intake recommendations.
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Get To Know Sugar
Get to know that plants that bring you real sugar: sugar beet and sugar cane.
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Types of Sugar
All sugar is made from extracting sugar juice from sugar beet or sugar cane plants, and from there many types of sugar can be produced.
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Where Does Sugar Come From?
Where in the U.S is sugar grown? Sugar beets and sugar cane are grown and/or refined in 17 states.
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Sugar Beet Processing Infograph
Once sugar beets are harvested from the fields, they are processed to get the sugar the plants have already made ready for your table.
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Sugar Cane Refining Infograph
Once sugar cane is harvested from the field, it is refined to get the sugar the plants have already made ready for your table.
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Sugar’s Role in Food Chart
Sugar plays many functional roles in food beyond sweetness, from balancing acidity to preventing spoilage.
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Sugar Reformulation: Commonly Used Ingredients
Efforts to reduce or remove sugar from foods and beverages require product reformulation. No single ingredient can replace real sugar’s flavor and function; when sugar is removed, often several ingredients are added. Ingredients commonly used to replace one or more functions of sugar can be found here.
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Farm to Table: The Adventures of Sugar Beet and Sugar Cane
This coloring book follows the journey of sugar beet and sugar cane from the farm to the table. Learn about the importance of a balanced diet and eating the right foods that give you fuel to play.
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One Tooth, Two Teeth, Clean Teeth, Good Teeth
Join the cavity-free generation! This fun, hands-on brochure for children ages 4-8 is suitable for use in schools and dental offices. It’s an educational tool that introduces children to the importance of good dental care and regular visits to the dentist. It’s also available in Spanish.
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Variety’s Mountain
This colorful brochure for young children explains the importance of nutrition and physical activity in a healthy lifestyle. It’s also available in Spanish.
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Bite-Sized Tips on Portion Control
This tip sheet provides an easy visual for portioning your plate as well as tips and everyday items you can use to keep portions in check.
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Resource Toolkit for Grades K-2
Download this toolkit containing educational materials recommended for children in grades K-2.
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Resource Toolkit for Grades 3-6
Download this toolkit containing educational materials recommended for children in grades 3-6.
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Resource Toolkit for Grades 7-12
Download this toolkit containing educational resources recommended for students in grades 7-12.
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