You don't need to post any blogs telling about how bad sugar is. There are thousands of such blogs available which described about the sugar. But who gave anyone right to ban sugar? Its decision of people to decide what is right and wrong for you. I want to eat sugar all the time and will do that, and if I am self aware, i will not eat it. So you can do. But I don't support such thing. And I am also not much interested to argue on this topic which is related much to choice of people.
Although this is more a topic of survey rather than a discussion.
You don't need to post any blogs telling about how bad sugar is. There are thousands of such blogs available which described about the sugar. But who gave anyone right to ban sugar? Its decision of people to decide what is right and wrong for you. I want to eat sugar all the time and will do that, and if I am self aware, i will not eat it. So you can do. But I don't support such thing. And I am also not much interested to argue on this topic which is related much to choice of people.
Although this is more a topic of survey rather than a discussion.
As you all know, excess consumption of sugar (suggestive levels is 30g/day/adult person) may leads to overweight and obesity and diabetes. Sugar content in the foods varies from food to food, zero percent (oils) to 100% in high sweet foods. The safe levels of guideline says that one cannot get higher than 7-10% of calories from the added sugars daily.
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No, I do not think the % of sugar should be mandated. People should be educated about the dangers of excess sugar (and refined CHO/"junk" food etc. for that matter) and then make their own decisions. Besides, occasionally I would like a samll piece of fruit pie & ice cream which I'm sure has more than 5% sugar!
As you all know, excess consumption of sugar (suggestive levels is 30g/day/adult person) may leads to overweight and obesity and diabetes. Sugar content in the foods varies from food to food, zero percent (oils) to 100% in high sweet foods. The safe levels of guideline says that one cannot get higher than 7-10% of calories from the added sugars daily. So, No, I do not think the % of sugar should be mandated. People should be educated about the dangers of excess sugar (and refined CHO/"junk" food etc. for that matter) and then make their own decisions. Besides, occasionally I would like a samll piece of fruit pie & ice cream which I'm sure has more than 5% sugar!
The sugar consumption should be based on one's age,lifestyle and overall health condition.As it is major source of energy in the body but excess may lead to adverse consequences.I do not think the foods should have a 5% limit of sugar, however, it would be better to mentiion sugar percentage on food labels sold in market.