Why are Americans consuming more of their energy from
sugar than might be healthy?
- Busy and crazy schedules make the people avoid planned, healthy
food and consume fast foods including soft drinks and sugary foods
which contain large amounts of added sugar.
- Sugary foods and drinks are readily available in every nook and
corner of the country.
What recommendations do the Dietary Guidelines for
Americans, 2015-2020 make in regards to sugar
consumption?
- Restricting added sugars to under 10 percent of our everyday
calories . It is around 12 teaspoons each day.
How can these recommendations be
implemented?
- Opt for water instead of beverages with added sugar.
- Lowering segment of beverages with added sugar, its drinking
frequency
- Low-fat or fat-free milk .
- Fruit or vegetable juices with recommended amounts of
sugar.
- Reduce the segment of grain-based food, dairy puddings and
sweet appetizers.
- Select canned fruits and sauces with limited sugar.
- Replace with high-intensity sweeteners.