Fact Sheets no. The desirable taste for sugar is innate. The body does not distinguish between natural sugars and processed sugars. All sugars contain four calories per gram. The average person consumes over 100 pounds of sugar per year.
Sugar is natural and nontoxic.
The only disease associated with sugar is tooth decay. The Dietary Guidelines advise Americans to use sugar only in moderation. Introduction History is full of references of the use of sweeteners. B.C. Research proves something that most of us are already aware of - people are born with a desire for sweet taste. Sugar provides quick energy and a concentrated source of calories.