How many grams of sugar per day?

KristyHumphrey
KristyHumphrey Posts: 248 Member
edited January 1 in Health and Weight Loss
Any idea how many grams of sugar is recommended per day for women?

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  • castlerobber
    castlerobber Posts: 528 Member
    20 grams, according to the American Heart Association. 36 grams for men, 12 for children. This is talking about added sugars--soft drinks, processed foods, fruit juices--and not the naturally occurring sugars in fruit.
  • xElineeee
    xElineeee Posts: 29 Member
    Jup, do not count sugars from fruit as actual sugars!
  • KristyHumphrey
    KristyHumphrey Posts: 248 Member
    wow-that is LOW-i go WAY OVER! Thanks guys!
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