Added sugars are sugars added to foods and beverages when they're processed
or prepared. Consuming too much can hurt your health and even shorten your life.
The American Heart Association recommended daily limit for added sugars:
- Men — 9 teaspoons / 36 grams / 150 calories OR LESS
- Women and kids ages 2+ — 6 teaspoons / 25 grams / 100 calories OR LESS
- (children under two should not consume any added sugars)
Where to watch for added sugars:
- Sugary drinks: flavored milk, sports & energy drinks, soda & soft drinks, coffee & tea, juice & fruit drinks
- Sweetened breakfasts: breakfast & energy bars, granola & muesli, hot & cold cereals, yogurts, smoothies
- Syrups and sweets: syrups, honey & molasses, jelly, jam & spreads, drink mixes, candy
- Frozen treats: ice cream & gelato, frozen yogurt, popsicles, sherbet & sorbet, frozen desserts
- Sweet baked goods: sweet rolls & bread, cakes, cookies & pies, donuts & pastries, snack foods, desserts