Chewing sugar-free gum can help prevent tooth decay and freshen breath, but are there any other benefits? Here's a quiz to help you decide.

1. Chewing gum is an aid in appetite control.

True or false?

2. Sugar-free gum counts as a "free'' food in weight management food exchange lists.

True or false?

3. Chewing gum is a good tool to prevent mindless snacking.

True or false?

4. Chewing gum is a distraction during tests.

True or false?

5. For some people, chewing gum relieves stress.

True or false?

6. Chewing gum causes a decrease in blood flow to the brain.

True or false?

7. If you chew gum while cooking, you won't nibble as much.

True or false?

8. Chewing gum burns 11 calories an hour.

True or false?

Source: American Dietetic Association

Answers: 1) True, according to a study published in 2007. 2) True; 3) True; 4) False; 5) True; 6) False; 7) True; 8) True