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Added sugars: Don't get sabotaged by sweeteners
Why is added sugar a problem?
Recommendations regarding added sugar
Recognizing added sugar
Different names for added sugar
How to reduce added sugar in your diet
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A few facts about sugar
Why is sugar added to so many foods?
Why are added sugars a problem?
Recommendations regarding added sugars
Recognizing added sugars
Different names for added sugars
How to reduce added sugars in your diet
The final analysis
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If you're like many people, you're probably eating and drinking more sugar than you realize. That's because it's added to so many foods and beverages.
Added sugar contributes calories but not nutrients. Some evidence links sugars to obesity, diabetes and heart disease, but the connection isn't entirely clear.
Read on to learn more about added sugars and where they're commonly found.