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Sugar is sweet because it consists almost entirely of sucrose (C<sub>12</sub>H<sub>22</sub>O<sub>11</sub>), which is a solid white [[disaccharide]] that alters the [[flavor]] of foods.
Sugar is sweet because it consists almost entirely of sucrose (C<sub>12</sub>H<sub>22</sub>O<sub>11</sub>), which is a solid white [[disaccharide]] 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>
Sucrose is a simple [[carbohydrate]].<ref>[http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/carbohydrates-full-story/index.html Carbohydrates]</ref> It is broken down by the body into [[glucose]] and [[fructose]].
When digested, sugar provides approximately 110 calories per ounce (4 calories per gram).<ref>[http://whatscookingamerica.net/Sugar.htm Sugar, The Natural Sweetener]</ref>
When digested, sugar provides approximately 110 calories per ounce (4 calories per gram).<ref>[http://whatscookingamerica.net/Sugar.htm Sugar, The Natural Sweetener]</ref>
Many processed food products such as [[Twinkies]], children's breakfast cereals, and candy bars contain large amounts of sugar.
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]].
When consumed in large quantities, sugar is [[Healthy eating|unhealthy]], and may lead to [[tooth decay]], [[obesity]], or [[diabetes]].
Until the 1990s, it was generally believed that consuming sugary foods caused [[hyperactivity]] in children. This notion was never tested scientifically until a study was done in 1999.<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/children/9911/22/diet.sugar.myth.kids.wmd/ CNN - Busting the sugar-hyperactivity myth - November 22, 1999]</ref>
Until the 1990s, it was generally believed that consuming sugary foods caused [[hyperactivity]] in children. This notion was never tested scientifically until a study was done in 1999.<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/children/9911/22/diet.sugar.myth.kids.wmd/ CNN - Busting the sugar-hyperactivity myth - November 22, 1999]</ref>