An alginate impression is used in dentistry to make an exact replica of the patientâs teeth, gingiva, and surrounding tissues in the mouth. The alginate dental impression forms an imprint (i.e. a ânegativeâ mould) of those teeth and gums, which can then be used to make a cast or âpositiveâ model of the patientâs dentition. Alginate impression material begins as a powder.
For example, the World Health Organization recommends keeping added sugar intake to 10% of total calories. For the average 2000 calorie-diet that's a maximum of 50 grams. The American Heart Association recommends 6 teaspoons of sugar for women and 9 for men (1 teaspoon of sugar has about 4g of sugar).
The average American eats about 22 teaspoons of added sugar every day. This adds up to over 70 pounds of sugar a year. Even worse, American teens are eating closer to 34 teaspoons a day. The result on our bodies is less than sweet. Eating too much sugar can lead to unhealthy weight gain, high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol.