The Sugar Industry

Discussion Starters

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

Students discuss the health hazards of sugar and compare the sugar industry to the tobacco industry. This lesson includes vocabulary review exercises and discussion questions.

This lesson mentions alcohol.

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Focus

topic-based
4-skills
health
money
government
food labels
expressing opinions

Vocabulary

wean off
sweet tooth
innate
regulate
staple
craving
point the finger
tactic
excess
consumption
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A spinning paper plane