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SUMMARY

TEACHING TIPS

This weeks cover story explores

the science behind sugar and
how kids can make informed
choices about what to eat.

Before Reading

TEACHERS GUIDE

For
Common Core
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turn to page 2.

Teaching the cover story on

Sucrose, or table sugar, is made

up of two carbohydrate molecules paired together: glucose
and fructose.

Americans consumption of
added sugars has increased over
time. What do you think are two
possible reasons for this? Explain.

Extend Learning

Read a Chart
Have students read the chart
on page 4 of this guide to learn
how many added sugars are in
some foods.

Assess Comprehension
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed changes to

nutrition-facts labels. Among the
changes is a declaration of added
sugars in order to help consumers
see how much sugar is naturally
occurring and how much is not.

Critical Thinking
What are some healthy
alternatives to students favorite
sugary foods? Challenge students
to explain their choices.

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recommending that only 5% of
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drastic cutback might not be
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Major sources of added sugars

in the American diet include
soda, energy and sports drinks,
grain-based desserts, dairybased desserts, candy, and sugarsweetened fruit drinks.

Key Ideas and Details

What are added sugars? How
does sugar work in the body?
Have students refer to the cover
story to support their answers.

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Sugar is naturally present in

fruits (fructose) as well as in milk
and milk products (lactose).

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Have students discuss how they
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Ask: Do you think eating sugary
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Answer Key
top 5 most influential toys
(p. 3)
Answers will vary.
navajo treasures (p. 8)
1. B 2. A 3. C 4. D
Teachers Guide
sugar shock (p. 4)
1. 3 teaspoons 2. 11 teaspoons
3. 10 grams 4. 35 teaspoons
5. Answers will vary.
cut the sugar (p. 5)
1. Answers will vary. 2. false
3. Answers may include any one
of the following: fructose, sucrose,
corn syrup, evaporated cane juice,
molasses, or honey. 4. People
should cut back on sugar to stop
weight gain and tooth decay.
5. Answers will vary.

Common Core Teaching Tips

Close Reading of
the Cover Story
Support close reading by following
these steps.

Read for Understanding

Have students read the cover story

independently. Then read the story
together, stopping to discuss important facts and details along the way.
Ask: How are glucose and fructose
processed by the body? How does
the brain respond to sugar? How
does dopamine affect the body?

Key Ideas and Details

Have pairs of students determine the

main idea of the article. Ask students
to explain how details in the text
support the main idea.

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

Have students use the text together

with the sidebar, Sugar Rush. Ask:
How does the information in the
sidebar relate to the main story?
The author includes a quote from
scientist Nicole Avena: The more
sugar we eat, the more we want.
What evidence does the author
include to support Avenas point?
In the story, why does the author cite
doctors advice about how much
sugar kids should have each day?
Would the story be as credible
without this source? Discuss.

Writing Task

In the last paragraph, the author

writes, Its fine to enjoy treats
occasionally. Do you agree or
disagree with this statement? Have
students write a paragraph in which
they argue their opinions and support
those opinions with evidence from
the story.
Common Core State Standards
Addressed
Grade 3: RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.8,
W.3.1
Grade 4: RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.8,
W.4.1

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Sugar Shock

reading a chart

Sugars are added to many foods. The graph shows the number of teaspoons of added
sugars in each serving of five food items. Use the chart to answer the questions.

Teaspoons per serving

Added Sugar in Snacks

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Canned peaches
in syrup

Dried fruit

Flavored yogurt

Cereal bars

Frozen pizza

SNACKS

1. How much added sugars are in one

5. Name a healthier choice for two of

the items on this page. Explain your
choices.

serving of dried fruit? 

2. The serving size for canned peaches

in syrup is a half cup. How many
teaspoons of added sugars are in one
cup of canned peaches? 




3. One teaspoon of sugar equals about

four grams of sugar. How many grams

of sugar are in a cereal bar? 

Bonus Look at some snacks in your home.

Read the nutrition labels to find the

total sugar in each. Which has the
most sugar? Which has the least?
What might be some healthier
choices? List your findings on the
back of this page.

4. If a person eats one flavored yogurt

each day for seven days, how many

teaspoons of added sugars does he or
she eat altogether? 

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Cut the Sugar

reading for
information

The American Heart Association says people need to cut back on sugar. Read more
about the groups sugar guidelines. Then answer the questions.

Sugar Guidelines
Purpose Reduce the risk of weight gain and tooth decay in children and adults.
Recommendations Sugar is found naturally in foods such as fruit and milk. Other foods
contain added sugars for flavor. We need to limit added sugars. Heres how much:
Adult women and teens No more than six teaspoons of added sugars daily
Adult men No more than nine teaspoons of added sugars daily
Children 4 and up No more than three teaspoons of added sugars daily
Compare It Americans eat about 20 teaspoons of sugar a day. One 12-ounce can of cola
contains eight teaspoons of added sugars.
Word Watch Added sugars go by many names. Check the ingredients list for words ending
in ose, such as fructose and sucrose. Other words to look for include corn syrup, evaporated
cane juice, molasses, and honey.

1. How many teaspoons of added sugars

5. Do you think it will be difficult to follow

are recommended daily for your age?

these guidelines on sugar? Explain.

2. True or false: Children can drink a can

of cola without going beyond their
sugar limit. 




3. What is one other word for sugar?

4. Why should people cut back on sugar?

Bonus Read carefully the ingredient list

of some of your favorite snacks and

drinks. On the back of this page, write
any words for sugar that you discover.
Are your surprised by your findings?
Explain.




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