This works out to 600 excess calories a day which are devoid of any nutritional value. In view of this fact, it is easy to see why Americans have a problem with obesity while falling short with other critical nutrients like iron, calcium and folic acid. A brief note needs to be stated about carbohydrates and the bodies' capacity to burn them. As sugar is a concentrated source of carbohydrates, it can carry excess calories. Although sugar in the diet does not have the killer status of fats and salt, it can cause other health problems aside from obesity.
Tooth decay can be the result of sweets taken in between meals.
Honey, which many believe is healthier than table sugar, actually comes with a glue which adheres cavity causing bacteria to teeth. Fortunately our taste for sweets is acquired much like our taste for salt. This means we can change our taste acquity for sugar by altering the amounts in our diet. Gradually substitute less sweet foods, like tea biscuits and fruit tarts, for icing-laden cakes and cookies. Make some of your favorite recipes with a third less sugar.