"According to WorldAtlas, each American consumes about 126.4 grams of sugar daily, or, to put it into perspective, that's everyone having the equivalent of five-and-a-half buttery sugar cookies each and every day. If you take a close look at the average American's diet, this statistic isn't very surprising. Sugar in its various forms can be found in nearly everything we eat, from white, processed bread used for morning BLTs to the few harmless chocolate cookies after a hearty dinner."
"They come loaded with sugar, which rocketed Americans' daily intake well above the recommended daily intake. According to the American Heart Association, men should consume no more than 36 grams, and women should consume no more than 25 grams of sugar per day. As you can see, we're overshooting the limit by a lot, and this has raised alarm bells among public health experts for years."
Global sugar production exceeds 180 million tons annually, and the United States consumes the most sugar per person. Each American averages about 126.4 grams of sugar daily, roughly five and a half buttery sugar cookies. Sugar appears in many common foods, from processed white bread to desserts, but beverages—sodas, energy drinks, and sweet specialty coffees—drive large intake. The American Heart Association recommends no more than 36 grams for men and 25 grams for women, so typical American intake far exceeds those limits. Other countries also report high daily sugar intakes, with Germany around 102.9 grams.
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