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sailrunner
sailrunner Posts: 41 Member
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My nutrition breakdown keeps saying I'm over my allotment of sugar for the day.

All my sugar is coming from yoghurt (plain, not sweetened) or whole fruits or unprocessed food so I don't think I'm getting too much sugar. With a cup of yoghurt and 2 pieces of fruit, I'm regularly going over.

Anyone know how the number was set so low?

Should I be concerned? It seems as if I'm eating in a healthy way with no "junk" food.

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  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,025 Member
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    MFP doesn't differentiate refined and/or added sugar from natural occurring sugars. I would imagine it was too complicated of a program to do that, or they're just having fun.
  • jonibc
    jonibc Posts: 104 Member
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    There are dozens of threads on here about sugar. Do a search. Everyone has different ideas. I think, if you aren't diabetic, don't worry about sugar from fruits and veggies. Otherwise, avoid it.
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
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    Sugar is just a carb. As long as you're eating enough fats and protein, your carbs/sugar aren't important unless you have a medical issue that requires carbs/sugar to be monitored. As long as you're under your calorie goal, you'll lose weight. Some people find that sugar (even from fruit) causes them to have more sugar/carb cravings. If this isn't the case for you there's no need to limit sugar.

    For information on setting your macro target, read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/911011-calculating-calorie-macronutrient-needs?page=1#posts-13821336
  • sailrunner
    sailrunner Posts: 41 Member
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    THANKS
  • hoofBOY
    hoofBOY Posts: 3
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    How about chocolates? Does chocolates add more sugar to your body? And what's the best thing I can do?

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