Research
Macro partitioning
Refined sugar intake should not exceed 10% of total energy intake to prevent obesity and caries.
Keep your refined sugar intake to 10% or less of your daily calories. This means limiting sugary drinks and processed sweets. Focus on getting your carbohydrates from whole foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Refined sugars should not exceed 10 E%. Limitation of the intake of refined sugars from drinks may be important to prevent obesity. It is recommended that the intake of refined sugars should not exceed 10 E%.
Why this rating
Based on scientific evidence reviewed by the project group.
Source
Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2004 - integrating nutrition and physical activity
Wulf Becker et al. · Scandinavian Journal of Nutrition · 2004
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