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How much added sugars do most Americans consume?

April 26, 2017added Americans Consume sugars

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How much added sugars do most Americans consume?

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A report from the 2001–04 NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) database showed that Americans get about 22.2 teaspoons of sugar a day or about 355 calories. This number has increased steadily over the past three decades. Teens and men consume the most added sugars. A major contributor of added sugars to American diets are soft drinks and other sugar-sweetened beverages.