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Converts the WHO free sugar recommendations into grams and teaspoons, and compares them with current intake.
WHO free sugar limits
Limit (g) = energy intake x 10% (or 5%) / 4 kcal per gram; one teaspoon of sugar is about 4 g
Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.
All added sugars plus those naturally present in honey, syrups and fruit juices, but not sugars within whole fruit or milk.
The American Heart Association suggests no more than 25 g a day for women and 36 g for men, which is often stricter.