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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that those who consume sugary drinks like soda are more likely to experience health issues like obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease ...
A diet high in added sugar typically alters behavior to reduce consumption of foods that contain essential nutrients. One study reported that when there was increased consumption of added sugars, nutrients at most risk for deficiency were magnesium and vitamins A, C, E. Intake of these nutrients dropped with each 5% increase in added sugar ...
The overconsumption of white sugar (or any sugar) brings many health consequences. [8] Such as heart disease, obesity, type-2 diabetes, and more.The CDC recommends limiting daily sugar consumption to less than 200 calories worth (about 12 teaspoons/48 grams) on a 2000 calorie diet.
Dietary sugar is associated with CKD risk factors and data from animal studies suggest that sugar consumption affects kidney disease risk. Studies were completed with a variety of test subjects to account for age, sex, diets, lifestyle choices, physical activity, smoking, level of education, and health status. [ 34 ]
If you’re following a 2,000-calorie-per-day diet, that means your added sugar intake should be limited to 200 calories (roughly 12 teaspoons of added sugar), per the CDC.
The guideline recommends that both adults and children reduce the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake. [15] In 2016, added sugar was added to the revised version of the nutrition facts label and was a given a daily value of 50 grams or 200 calories per day for a 2,000 calorie diet. [16] [17]
Adults who increase or decrease their free sugar intake increase or decrease their weight. [25] Reviews indicate that governmental health policies should be implemented to discourage intake of sugar-sweetened beverages, and reduce the obesity in children and adults. Obesity has been rising in the 21st century.
Limit intake of fats to no more than 30% of total caloric intake, preferring unsaturated fats to saturated fats. Avoid trans fats. Eat at least 400 grams of fruits and vegetables per day (not counting potatoes, sweet potatoes, cassava, and other starchy roots). A healthy diet also contains legumes (e.g. lentils, beans), whole grains, and nuts. [11]