Tag: Sugar consumption statistics

According to data from the American Heart Association (AHA) and CDC, Americans consume an average of 17 to 20 teaspoons of added sugar each day, significantly more than health experts recommend. This overconsumption is linked to various health problems, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. The majority of this sugar is hidden in processed foods and drinks, making it difficult to track for most people.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a person on a healthy weight, 2000-calorie diet should consume less than 10% of their total energy from free sugars, which is equivalent to about 50 grams or 12 teaspoons daily. This article explores what is the average sugar intake per person per day across different regions, comparing these figures to the recommended guidelines.

According to data from various sources, several countries in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia have the lowest reported per capita sugar intake globally, with Uganda, Myanmar, and the Democratic Republic of Congo often cited. Determining which country eats the least sugar definitively can be challenging due to data inconsistencies, but a review of contributing factors provides a clear picture.