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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
Content
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
Recommendations regarding added sugar
Recognizing added sugar
Different names for added sugar
How to reduce added sugar in your diet
Content
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
Recognizing added sugars
Check the label. Packaged foods and drinks must list ingredients in descending order by weight. If sugar is one of the first few ingredients, the product is likely to be high in added sugars.
The Nutrition Facts label displays the total amount of all sugars found in a serving of the product. This number includes both natural and added sugars. The label also includes a line for added sugars, reported in grams and percent Daily Value.
