Study: Dietary Added Sugars Pose Heart Attack, Stroke and Diabetes Risk

The average American consumes about 156 pounds of added sugar each year per capita, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Sugars occur naturally in foods such as fruits, vegetables and milk, but manufacturers add extra sugar during processing, to boost the flavor or aid with preservation. Consumers may also add sugar to foods on their own.

American adults eat about 104 grams of sugar per day, but the American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugars to 25 grams per day for women and to 37.5 grams a day for men, Savard said.

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