The Bitter Truth About Sugar: Understanding Its Impact and Taking Action

Two hundred years ago, the average American consumed just ½ teaspoon of added sugar per day. Fast forward to today, and the numbers are staggering: the average adult American consumes 19 teaspoons daily, while American children are consuming a shocking 34 teaspoons of sugar every day. These figures far exceed the American Heart Association’s recommendation that children should consume no more than 6 teaspoons of added sugar daily.

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5 Ways to Reduce Your Child's Sugar Intake

Many times, children are getting even more sugar than adults. In fact, it is estimated that children between ages of 9-18 may be getting 34 teaspoons of sugar daily!

Added sugar is one of the worst additives to foods today. We all know about “sugar highs” and the short term effects sugar can have on a child’s behavior, but there are many problems associated with excessive sugar intake over time as well.

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