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THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF OVERCONSUMPTION OF SUGAR ON

THE STUDENTS OF BSCRIM B2022 AT TAGUIG CITY UNIVERSITY.

Submitted By : Abdul, Junel John C.

Ibrahim Basarodin B.

Salisip, Nasmyr .A.

Timbangan Jr. Gerry DS.

Golpeo, Jessie V.

Submitted To : Professor Edelyn Deleon

Submission Date : March 30, 2023

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INTRODUCTION

Sweets - almost all people in this world like those mouth-watering sweet treats such as
chocolates, candies, cakes, etc. These are just a few examples of the many sweets we
can find. Sweet is synonymous with sugar, as we all know. As a matter of fact, without
sugar, you cannot make those sweet treats. However, have we considered the effects
of sugar on us? Have we considered that there may be things we don't know about
these sweet treats, and their real effects on us - physically and emotionally - if
consumed excessively?

To know the discreet negative effect of overconsumptions of sugar specifically to the

students of BSCRIM B2022 we conducted this study.

As according to the data shown below, among the 161 countries that were analyzed, the
Philippines ranked 92nd based on its interest rate of sugar consumption per capita.
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BODY

As human beings, we are bound to our desire for pleasure, so eating foods and
beverages containing sugar is not bad. It's a matter of how much or how often you
consume them - every day, once a month, once a year, etc. Overuse or
overconsumption of something may lead to serious consequences, just like the
overconsumption of sugar that may lead to certain diseases or illnesses - negative
effects that may be reversible or irreversible.

There are negative effects of overconsumption of sugar on the students of BSCRIM

B2022 at Taguig City University

To find out if there are negative effects in overconsumption of sugar on the students of
BSCRIM B2022 we use qualitative method of gathering data with the help of google
forms where we conduct an interview survey which include the following questions.

Questions Respondents Yes No

Do you like 20 BSCRIM B2022 20

sweets or STUDENTS
any foods,
beverages,
containing sugar?
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Questions Respondents Everyday Once in a Once in a Never

week month

How often
do 20 BSCRIM

you eat B2022 10 3 6 1

sweets or STUDENS
any foods,
beverages
containing
sugar?

QUESTIONS RESPONDENTS ANSWERS

Can you describe what

do you feel when you're
about to eat sweets.
(Before)

Can you describe what BSCRIM B2022 PLEASURING, HAPPY,

do you feel when you STUDENTS ENERGIZED,
are eating sweets or
SATISFIED
any food beverages
containing sug s,
(After) ar.
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Questions Respondents Yes No

Do you think sweets BSCRIM B2022 18 2
are good for your STUDENTS
health - physically
and emotionally?

QUESTIONS RESPONDENTS ANSWERS

Give negative effects BSCRIM B2022 TOOTH DECAY,
you had experience after STUDEM DIABETES, ACNE,
consuming foods or
OVERWEIGHT, LOW
beverages containing
sugar excessively. MOOD

The data we gathered from the respondents, who were 20 BSCRIM B2022 students,
shows that all of them are fond of sweet foods and beverages containing sugar.
Additionally, some students reported feeling excited, happy, or satisfied when they are
about to eat sweet foods. Out of the 20 respondents, 18 agreed that sweet foods are
good for our health - both physically and emotionally. However, they also acknowledged
that there are negative effects if they consume foods and beverages containing sugar
excessively.

Negative Effects :

• Overweight
• Tooth Decay
• Diabetes

• Drowsiness
• Acne
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• Low Mood

Recommendations

• Incorporate regular exercise into your routine, aiming for at least 150 minutes of
moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week.
• Limit your intake of sugary and fatty foods and opt for healthier options such as
fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains.
• Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help keep you
feeling full.
• Consider consulting a registered dietitian who can develop a personalized
nutrition plan for you.
• Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.

Conclusion

Based on the data gathered, we conclude that consumption of sugar can have a
positive and negative effect on the body, whether physically or emotionally. Sugar leads
to direct stimulation of the brain by triggering the release of dopamine, the “feel good”
neurotransmitter. This may explain why you crave something sweet. The negative
effects of too much or uncontrolled consumption of sugar can cause Gaining weight,
Tooth decay, Diabetes, Drowsiness, Acne, and Low Mood.
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References

Sugar Consumption Per Capita in Philippines. (n.d). Retrieved from

https://www.helgilibrary.com/indicators/sugar-consumption-
percapita/philippines/#:~:text=Sugar%20consumption%20per%20capita%2
0re ached,of%2011.4%20kg%20in%201962.