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WHO cuts sugar intake recommendation
March 7, 2014 16:04
WHO changed its recommendations, cutting the sugar intake norms by 50% to avoid health problems.
New recommendations suggest limitation of sugar till 5% of the taken calories, which is about 6 teaspoons per day.
According to WHO, sugar is the main culprit of tooth cavities and the global epidemic of obesity, which affected half a billion people worldwide and continues to grow, especially in developing countries.
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