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Does a dessert count as a meal, and why does it matter?

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According to the American Heart Association, adults should limit their daily added sugar intake to a maximum of 25 to 36 grams, a number easily exceeded by many single desserts. This brings up an important question for many who crave sweets: Does a dessert count as a meal? The answer, from a nutritional and physiological standpoint, is far more complex than a simple yes or no.