The Food and Drug Administration has finally decided to put a cap on daily sugar intake for Americans. The recommendation will be for a maximum of 10 percent of calories, meaning no more than 12.5 teaspoons of sugar per day.
NYT: Placing a Cap on Americans' Consumption of Added SugarSome people worry about the consequences of recommending less sugar:
But even enthusiastic supporters of the new rules worry that a cap on sugar could boomerang. Sugar is often used to make reduced-fat dairy and high-fiber grains more palatable, so what would happen if people eliminated sugar from their diet?
Personally I can't quite see the problem.
