Having the word limit sends a much stronger signal and we wanted the guidelines to include the limit. The department of agriculture already recommends 10 teaspoons a day. That recommendation is largely ignored. Studies show the average american consumes 20 teaspoons of sugar a day. That's twice the amount that's recommended.
Sugar simply adds calories to the diet.
It doesn't add vitamins and minerals,so it's one area that you can cut back on your calorie intake and still maintain adequate intakes. You also need a diet low in saturated fat. The kind found in red meat and whole dairy products. Use less salt and if you drink alcohol, be smart and do so in moderation. This site is best viewed in Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher and Netscape 4.0 and higher.