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Sugar is sweet because it contains sucrose, which is a [[solid]] white saccharide that alters the [[flavor]] of foods. Sucrose is a [[carbohydrate]]<ref>[http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/carbohydrates-full-story/index.html Carbohydrates]</ref>. When digested, sugar provides approximately 4 calories per gram.<ref>[http://whatscookingamerica.net/Sugar.htm Sugar, The Natural Sweetener]</ref>
Sugar is sweet because it contains sucrose, which is a [[solid]] white saccharide that alters the [[flavor]] of foods. Sucrose is a [[carbohydrate]]<ref>[http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/carbohydrates-full-story/index.html Carbohydrates]</ref>. When digested, sugar provides approximately 4 calories per gram.<ref>[http://whatscookingamerica.net/Sugar.htm Sugar, The Natural Sweetener]</ref>
Sucrose is broken down in the body is glucose and fructose.
When consumed in large quantities, sugar is [[Healthy eating|unhealthy]], may lead to [[tooth decay]], [[obesity]], or [[diabetes]]. Many processed food products such as [[Twinkies]], children's breakfast cereals, and candy bars contain large amounts of sugar.
When consumed in large quantities, sugar is [[Healthy eating|unhealthy]], may lead to [[tooth decay]], [[obesity]], or [[diabetes]]. Many processed food products such as [[Twinkies]], children's breakfast cereals, and candy bars contain large amounts of sugar.