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Posted on Apr 17, 2015, 6 a.m.
World Health Organization (WHO) urges that sugar intake should be reduced to no more than 10% of overall calories.
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that solid evidence correlates the intake of excess sugar – in the form of sugars added to processed foods as well as that present in fruit juices and cereals – as a major contributor to overweight, obesity, and tooth decay. WHO issued new guidelines for people to reduce sugar intake to no more than 10% of their overall calories. The recommendation does not apply to naturally occurring sugars in fruits, vegetables, and milk. To meet the lower threshold, the average American and European would need to slash their average sugar intake by two-thirds or more.
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For more information: http://www.who.int/nutrition/sugars_public_consultation/en/
