American Heart Association (AHA) Recommendations:
- Women: No more than 6 teaspoons (25 grams) of added sugar per day.
- Men: No more than 9 teaspoons (36 grams) of added sugar per day.
World Health Organization (WHO) Recommendations:
- Recommends that sugar should make up 10% or less of your daily energy intake.
- This equals about 12 teaspoons (50 grams) of sugar per day for an adult.
Food Facts
- A 12 oz can of Coca-Cola contains 39 grams of sugar. This is equivalent to about 10 teaspoons of sugar.
- Apples contain natural sugars, including fructose, which has a lower effect on blood sugar than other sugars. The fiber in apples slows digestion and absorption of sugar.
- A standard Baby Ruth candy bar contains approximately 29 grams of sugar.
- A small Chick-fil-A chocolate milkshake contains about 73 grams of sugar, while a large one contains about 95 grams.
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