How much sugar can I have in a day?

How much sugar can I have in a day?

Women

Limit added sugar to 100 calories (25 grams) per day.
This is equivalent to 6 teaspoons of sugar.

Men

Limit added sugar to 150 calories (37.5 grams) a day.
This is equivalent to 9 teaspoons of sugar.

For reference, 1-12 oz. bottle of regular soda contains approximately 10 teaspoons of sugar.

What foods have added sugar?
How do I know if there is added sugar in my food?

“Sugar is a type of bodily fuel, yes, but your body runs about as well on it as a car would.”
~V.L. Allineare


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