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Macro partitioning
There is insufficient evidence to set an upper limit for added sugar intake based on health risks such as dental caries, weight gain, or metabolic effects.
EFSA does not set a specific upper limit for added sugars due to insufficient evidence, but notes that frequent consumption increases dental caries risk. Focus on oral hygiene and balanced diets.
ModerateRefutesMEDIUM confidence
However, available data do not allow the setting of an upper limit for intake of (added) sugars on the basis of a risk reduction for dental caries... The available evidence is insufficient to set an upper limit for intake of (added) sugars based on their effects on body weight.
Why this rating
The paper states evidence is 'insufficient' or 'inconsistent', making it a lower confidence recommendation for action.
Source
Scientific Opinion on Dietary Reference Values for carbohydrates and dietary fibre
EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products et al. · EFSA Journal · 2010
DOI 10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1462
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