Limit Added Sugars
Added sugars are sugars and syrups that are added to foods or beverages when they are made. This does not include sugars found in milk and fruits.
To build healthy eating habits and stay within calorie needs, people over age 2 should eat foods and drink beverages with little or no added sugars. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends keeping added sugar consumption below 10% of total calories. Children under age 2 should not have them at all.
Added sugars can cause unhealthy weight gain and tooth decay and prevents kids from consuming the nutrients they need. Sweetened beverages, breakfast cereals, and other sweets are top sources of added sugar.
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