The permissible daily sugar intake has been announced – Health
Pharmacist Marian Garcia named the permissible daily sugar intake for children and adults, Sports.kz reports with reference to Lenta.ru.
Her recommendation was published by Cuidate Plus.
Children under four years old should not eat sugar or sweet foods, an expert says. Children under six years old can consume up to 19 grams of sugar (no more than five cubes). Between the ages of seven and ten, you can eat no more than 24 grams of sugar (up to six cubes). The sugar limit for adults is no more than 30 grams, which is equal to about seven sugar cubes, Garcia added. At the same time, she noted that when calculating the amount of sugar consumed during the day, it is worth taking into account hidden sugar, which is contained in various food products.
“The sugar content in a can of cola is up to nine sugar cubes, which is more than the recommended daily…