Sugar
Introduction
This report focuses on candy. The most sugary object known.
Body
The word candy comes from Sanskrit Canada, meaning piece of sugar. In North America candy is a broad category which includes candy bars, chocolates, liquorice, sour candies, salty candies, tart candies, hard candies, toffees, and gum drops. The many types of candies can come in many flavours.
The generic name for candy is sweets or confectionery. In Australia and New Zealand, sweets are called lollies. These can be further categorised as either chocolate or lollies. The word lollypop refers specifically to sugar candy, with candy on a stick. While not used in the generic sense of North America, The term candy is used in the United Kingdom for specific types of foods such as candyfloss and certain other sugar based products.
Candy generally contains sugar, and sugar can lead to damaged teeth. However it is not sugar itself that damages the teeth. Many types of bacteria, particularly streptococcus mutants are present in the mouth, and these feed on sugar. When they metabolise the sugar, they create acids in the mouth which damages the tooth enamel and can lead to dental cavities. To help prevent this dentists recommend that individuals should brush their teeth regularly, particularly after a meal or a snack.
The carbohydrate on chocolate and cola are sugars or simple carbohydrates. The body digests them quickly, which causes a rapid rise in the level of blood glucose. Many nutritionists believe this to be unhealthy. It is sensible to limit sugary snacks in the diet.
Conclusion
In conclusion, candy or lollies are known to put holes in teeth, and when digested quickly to cause rapid rise in the level of blood glucose.
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