THE HARMFUL

EFFECT OF SUGAR
ON COLLEGE
STUDENTS OF
TMCC

Submitted by:

EGANA, IVY

BAJADO, ELY

PERITO, KIMBERLY

SARMIENTO, BEA B.

INONOG, CARL ALBERT

Submitted on: June 27, 2023

 I. Introduction

                    Sugar is a substance that is commonly found in many foods and beverages. It is

widely consumed by individuals of all ages, including students. However, while sugar may
provide a quick burst of energy, its excessive consumption can harm students' health and
well-being. This paper aims to explore the detrimental impacts of sugar on students, shedding
light on the physical, cognitive, and emotional consequences. By understanding these effects,
we can better educate and promote healthier choices among students, ultimately enhancing
their overall learning experience and long-term health outcomes.

According to Dr.  Hu of Harvard Medical School, Sugar has a bittersweet

reputation regarding health. Sugar occurs naturally in all foods that contain carbohydrates,
such as fruits and vegetables, grains, and dairy. Consuming whole foods that contain natural
sugar is okay. Plant foods also have high fiber, essential minerals, and antioxidants; dairy
foods contain protein and calcium. Consuming too much sugar can cause too much danger to
your health like higher blood pressure, inflammation, weight gain, diabetes, and fatty liver
disease.  

II. Discussion / Body

                   Taking too much sugar will cause tooth decay, acne, weight gain, and tiredness.
Sugar leads to holding or cavities in our teeth and sweetened drinks almost daily will develop
moderate or severe acne. It also affects our body's hormones which will lead to gaining
weight. Aside from that, sugar also gives your brain a good feeling, this hormone called
dopamine explains why we crave sweets when we are sad. We crave chocolates instead of
fruits and vegetables because our brains don’t release much dopamine. 

                  These problems will be the result of having too much sugar like putting more
sugar in coffee, having too many candies and sugar can cause our body to make more sebum
which is the only oil in our body, and inflammation, which can lead to acne. But we can learn
so many ways to decrease consumption of sugar. We can search on the internet or ask some
professionals for tips about using sugar and in seminars to keep our body healthy.

Our team conducted a survey in some of our schoolmates about over

consumption of sugar. Some of them have some signs of over consumption of sugar; like
overweight, fatigue, can’t focus, mood swings, skin break outs, and some dental health. And
some of them are aware of how much sugar can effect of our body thus far be not able to stop
themselves.

III. Data analysis

Have you observed an increase in acne breakouts or skin problems after

consuming sugary foods or drinks?

Very frequently

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Table 3.1. The highest is "frequently" with 24 respondents, second is "rarely"

with 17 respondents. The least allocation is "never" with 1 respondent. From the first and
second highest, all respondents sometimes consume sugar.

 Do you experience energy crashes or fatigue after consum-

Very frequently
ing sugary foods or drinks?
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never

Table 3.2. The highest is "rarely" with 24 respondents, second is "never" with 20
respondents. The fifth place is "very frequently" with 0 respondents. From the first and
second highest, all respondents seldom experience energy crushes after consuming sugary
foods.
  Have you noticed any negative effects on your concentration or focus
after consuming sugary foods or drinks?

Very frequently

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Table 3.3. The highest is "rarely" with 24 respondents and "never" with 13
respondents. The least amount of concentration can be seen in "very frequently". From the
first and second highest, all respondents barely noticed negative effects on their concentration
after consuming sugary foods.

How often do you experience mood swings or irritability after consuming

sugary foods or drinks?

Very frequently

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Table 3.4. The highest is "rarely" with 20 respondents, second is "never" with
16 respondents. On the other hand, "very frequently" with 2 respondents. From the first and
second highest, all respondents did not at all experience mood swings after consuming sugary
foods.
 Have you observed an increase in acne breakouts or skin problems after
consuming sugary foods or drinks?

Very frequently

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Table 3.5. The highest is "rarely" with 26 respondents, second is "never" with 13
respondents. On the contrary, "very frequently" with 1 respondent. From the first and second
highest, all the respondents hardly increase the acne breakouts or skin problems after
consuming sugary foods or drinks.

Do you find it difficult to control your sugar cravings?

Very frequently
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never

Table 3.6. The highest is "frequently" with 16 respondents, second is "rarely"

with 14 respondents. The least is "never" with 8 respondents. From the first and second
highest, all the respondents seldom find it difficult to control their sugar cravings.

Have you noticed any negative impact on your dental health due to
sugar consumption?

Moderate impact

No
 Table 3.7. The highest is "Mild impact" with 25 respondents, second is "moderate
impact" with 16 respondents. The fourth place is "severe impact" with 0 respondents. From
the first and second highest, all the respondents noticed a mild impact on their dental health.

 How often do you experience weight gain or difficulty in maintaining a

healthy weight due to sugary foods or drinks?

Very frequently

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Table 3.8. The highest is "rarely" with 24 respondents, second is frequently with
9 respondents, on the other hand the fourth and fifth have the same number of respondents 7.
From the first and second highest, all the respondents rarely experience weight gain due to
sugary foods and drinks.

Are you aware of the potential long-term health risks associated with ex -
cessive sugar consumption?

I am not very familiar with the risks

Yes, I am well aware
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35

Table 3.9. The highest is "Yes, I am well aware" with 31 respondents, second is "I
have some knowledge about it" with 21 respondents. The third place is "I am not very
familiar with the risks" with 3 respondents. From the first and second highest, all the
respondents have knowledge about the potential long-term health risks.
  Would you be interested in attending seminars or programs that educate about
the harmful effects of sugar and provide strategies to reduce sugar intake?

Not interested

Not sure

Maybe

Probably

Definitely

Table 4.0. The highest is "Probably" with 20 respondents, the second is "Maybe"
with 15 respondents. The least amount is "Not sure" with 3 respondents. From the first and
second highest, all respondents are thinking if they attend seminars that will educate them
about the harmful effect of sugar.
Overall, we can see that there is a relationship between overconsumption and The
Harmful Effect of Sugar on students of Trece Martires City College. All are based on the
result of the questionnaire that we disseminate.
IV. Summary
The study has provided insights into the harmful effects of sugar on college students
of Trece Martires City College. The study showed information, results, and outcomes needed
is helpful to achieve the case study; however, the goal to have 60 participants was not
achieved. Moreover, based on the profile of TMCC students, regardless of program, year
level, and sex, the participants not totally experience the harmful effects of sugar.
The study shows that taking sugar will have a minimal harmful effect on the students of Trece
Martires City College. The possible harmful effects that a student can encounter are the
following tooth decay, acne, weight gain, and tiredness.

The case study revealed that the students of Trece Martires City College did not
experience any harmful effects of sugar in their body and mental state like having mood
swings. On this basis, future researchers in TMCC could further examine how much sugar is
too much for the students. As we all know, students or teenagers nowadays consume sugary
products without knowing how much sugar there are in them. They will not attempt to know
the nutritional facts of sugary products.

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