Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Role of Sugar

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the role of sugar in the development of obesity?

• A) ​Sugar consumption is a direct cause of weight gain leading to obesity.
• B) ​The increased use of added sugars by food manufacturers is the cause of obesity.
• C) ​Sugar contributes to obesity when it's overconsumption is part of overall excessive energy intake.
• D) ​Sugar is converted directly to fat as soon as it is consumed.
• E) ​Sugar is much less important in the development of obesity than the lack of adequate exercise.

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Definitions:

Procedural Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the unconscious memory of how to perform tasks, such as riding a bike or typing, without consciously thinking about them.

Shallow Processing

A type of cognitive processing in which a person fails to engage deeply with the information, focusing on superficial aspects like the appearance or sound of words rather than their meanings.

Testing Effect

The enhanced memory retention of learned material as a result of being tested on that material, compared to simply studying it without testing.

Spacing Effect

A psychological phenomenon where learning is more effective when study sessions are spaced out over time rather than crammed together.