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Calculates recommended daily sugar intake based on WHO and AHA guidelines, and compares actual intake from food label data.
Guida passo passo
- 1WHO recommends < 10% of total energy intake from free sugars (< 5% for additional benefits)
- 2AHA recommends < 25g/day for women, < 36g/day for men
- 3Sum sugars from all food and drink sources including hidden sugars
Esempi risolti
Ingresso
2000 kcal/day diet
Risultato
Max 50g free sugars (10% limit) or 25g for stricter target
Free sugars only — not naturally occurring sugars in whole fruit
Errori comuni da evitare
- ✕Counting sugars in whole fruit (whole fruit fibre slows sugar absorption)
- ✕Ignoring hidden sugars in savoury foods like sauces, bread, and yoghurt
Domande frequenti
What are free sugars?
Sugars added to foods, plus sugars naturally present in honey, syrups, and fruit juices — but NOT whole fruit.
How much sugar is in a can of soda?
Approximately 39g — already over the strict daily limit in one drink.
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