Should children ages 2-18 have less than 25 grams of added sugar daily for a healthy heart?
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According to the American Heart Association (AHA), consuming excessive added sugars during childhood is linked to an increased risk of obesity, high blood pressure, and unhealthy cholesterol levels later in life. Limiting intake to less than 25 grams, or six teaspoons, of added sugar daily is the official recommendation for promoting a healthy heart in children ages 2 to 18.
