Know the facts about Sugar...

The typical American diet is packed with sugar,and most nutrition experts agree that American need to cut back.There is no current recommended dietary allowance(RDA) for sugar,but experts recommend that about 45- 65% percent of total calories in your diet should come from carbohydrates,with less than 10% coming from simple sugars.The USDA advises people who eat a.2000 calorie healthful diet to try to limit themselves to about 10 teaspoons(40 grams)of added sugars perday.Consuming more sugar,if it pushes you over you daily calorie requirement,may lead to weight gain and a more sluggish metabolism