Test Your Knowledge on Sugar Intake and Oral Health

Introduction:

Sugar is one kind of carbohydrate. Sugars, like other carbs, provide your body with energy. Sugars are either added to foods and beverages or naturally occur in some foods.

Lactose in milk, fructose in fruit and honey, glucose in fruits and vegetables, and maltose in wheat and barley are examples of naturally occurring sugars. Sugars that are added to a food during preparation or by the manufacturer are referred to as �added sugars'.

Chemically, added sugar and naturally occurring sugar are identical. In terms of health, naturally occurring sugars are not always better than added sugars. However, it is more likely that naturally occurring sugars will be present in foods along with beneficial elements including fiber, vitamins, and minerals (1^✔). Sugars found in food and beverages are a major contributor to the development of dental issues. Plaque-forming bacteria consume the sugar as fuel and produce acid as waste, which eventually destroys the teeth's enamel (2^✔).

The quiz on oral health can be used by children and adults to familiarize them with some interesting information on sugar intake and oral health issues.

There are 10 questions on sugar intake and oral health in this quiz that will explore the depth of your knowledge and provide answers to the queries on excess sugar consumption and its ill effects on the oral cavity.