A balanced diet is a healthy diet.
Balance, by definition, means “not extreme” and is an important component to a healthy lifestyle. Taking a balanced approach to eating and physical activity, making room for indulgences and avoiding anything in excess, are keys to a healthy lifestyle. The Sugar Association supports the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and shares the goal of moving Americans toward healthier dietary patterns.
Defining sugar and balance.
Here are some examples of common foods and their contribution to daily added sugars intake.
Real Sugar
Real sugar comes from sugar beet and sugar cane plants grown on farms.
Learn MoreClearing up Confusion
Here are some quick definitions and links to what these terms actually mean.
Learn MoreSources of Added Sugars
Sugar is added to food for lots of reasons. Read more to learn the most common sources of added sugars in Americans’ diets.
Learn MoreSugar in the Total Diet
Let's put added sugars and sugar intake into perspective of the total diet.
Learn MoreSugar Intake Recommendations
More than 80% of consumers say it is important to know the guidelines for sugar intake.
Learn MoreDietary Guidelines for Americans
What are the recommendations for sugar?
Learn MoreThere's more to sugar.
Sugar beet and sugar cane farmers are growing nature’s oldest sweetener, and our association is growing awareness of and confidence in sugar.
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