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==Added sugars==
Added sugars refer to any sort of sugar or syrup that is added to foods or beverages during processing or preparation.
Types: This comprises [[Table sugar|table sugar]], [[High fructose corn syrup|high fructose corn syrup]], [[Molasses|molasses]], [[Honey|honey]], and other sweeteners added to a product to enhance its sweetness.
Natural vs. Added sugars: While many foods, such as [[Fruit|fruit]] and [[Milk|milk]], contain sugar naturally, added sugars are a key source of excess calories in the ordinary diet.

==Adverse health effects of added sugars==
[[Overview]]: Consuming an excessive amount of added sugar has been associated with a number of adverse health effects.
[[Specific effects]]: Including [[Weight gain|weight gain]], [[Dental decay|dental decay]], [[Insulin resistance|insulin resistance]], and an increased risk of chronic diseases such as [[Heart disease|heart disease]], [[Type 2 diabetes|type 2 diabetes]], and several types of [[Cancer|cancer]].
[[Triglyceride levels]]: The excessive use of added sugars is also connected with elevated [[Triglyceride levels|triglyceride levels]], which may contribute to [[Fatty liver disease|fatty liver disease]] and an increased risk of [[Cardiovascular disease|cardiovascular disease]].

==Daily recommended amount of added sugars==
[[Recommendation]]: The [[American Heart Association]] recommends that women consume no more than 6 teaspoons of added sugar per day, or approximately 25 grams, and men consume no more than 9 teaspoons per day, or about 36 grams.
[[Reality]]: However, the average American consumes 17 teaspoons, or 71 grams, of added sugars daily.
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