Research
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Guidelines on dietary sugar recommend a decrease in the consumption of foods containing nonintrinsic sugars.
Health professionals should consider these guidelines when advising on sugar intake.
StrongSupportsmedium confidence
Each of the reviewed guidelines indicated a suggested decrease in the consumption of foods containing nonintrinsic sugars.
Why this rating
The guidelines were systematically reviewed and assessed for quality.
Source
The Scientific Basis of Guideline Recommendations on Sugar Intake
Jennifer Erickson et al. · Annals of Internal Medicine · 2016
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