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Added sugars: Don't get sabotaged by sweeteners

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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.

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