The Food and Drug Administration has finally decided to put a cap on daily sugar intake for Americans. The recommendation will be for a maximum of 10 percent of calories, meaning no more than 12.5 teaspoons of sugar per day.
NYT: Placing a Cap on Americans’ Consumption of Added Sugar
Some people worry about the consequences of recommending less sugar:
But even enthusiastic supporters of the new rules worry that a cap on sugar could boomerang. Sugar is often used to make reduced-fat dairy and high-fiber grains more palatable, so what would happen if people eliminated sugar from their diet?
Personally I can’t quite see the problem.
Earlier
WHO Recommends Cutting Sugar Intake in Half!
The Sugar Ghost: An Ingredient That Haunts Our Food and Threatens Our Children
How Much Sugar are You Feeding your Family Without Even Knowing It?
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