By The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recommends that the safe daily intake of added sugars should be limited to no more than 10% of your total daily calorie intake. For an average adult consuming around 2000 calories per day, this translates to approximately 50 grams (about 12 teaspoons) of added sugar per day. Reducing sugar intake further to 5% of total daily calories, or about 25 grams (6 teaspoons) per day, is considered even more beneficial for overall health.
Recommended Daily Sugar Intake:
The recommended daily intake of added sugars varies by health organizations, but a general guideline is as follows:
- World Health Organization (WHO): Recommends that added sugars should make up less than 10% of your total daily calorie intake. For further health benefits, reducing this to below 5% is advised. This translates to about 25 grams (6 teaspoons) per day for an average adult.
- American Heart Association (AHA): Suggests a stricter limit, advising men to consume no more than 36 grams (9 teaspoons) of added sugar per day and women no more than 25 grams (6 teaspoons) per day.
- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR): Aligns with the WHO’s recommendation, suggesting that up to 25 grams (6 teaspoons) of added sugar per day is a safe limit for maintaining good health.
- Reducing sugar intake to these levels can help prevent health issues such as obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. It’s important to focus on natural sources of sweetness from fruits and limit consumption of sugary drinks, desserts, and processed foods.
