2006-10-09 09:11:36 · 2 answers · asked by kucker 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
There is no current RDA for sugar. However, in describing the Food Guide Pyramid, the USDA suggests intakes ranging from 6% to 10% of total daily calories (a range of 6 to 18 teaspoons depending on the total energy intake) from added sugars. Based on a 2,000 calorie diet that would be about 30 to 50 grams of ADDED sugar. I am guessing that is where they got the 40 grams. Therefore, the 40 grams they talked about in the article is from ADDED sugar. That does NOT include natural sugars such as those found in dairy products and fruit.
The Institute of Medicine's Food and Nutrition Board suggests, on the basis of analysis, and other evidence-based information, that a maximal intake of 25% of calories from added sugars would ensure that dietary quality could be maintained. Any higher level could result in diets of poorer quality.
So as long as you keep foods with added sugars to a minimum and try to eat whole foods more often you should be fine!
2006-10-09 14:54:47 · answer #1 · answered by george_klima 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No RDA for sugar. But if you mean carbohydrates (complex compounds formed from sugars that break down into sugars), then the RDA is 300g. Make sure you are getting fiber though, you should get around 25-40g of fiber... most people do not, but they should!
2006-10-09 15:02:53 · answer #2 · answered by Stephanie S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋