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World News See other World News Articles Title: Countries That Eat the Most Sugar Americans appear to have a strong sweet tooth, being the highest per capita consumers of sugar in the world. United States of America The people of the US consume more sugar than any other country in the world. On average, Americans consume 126.4 grams of sugar daily. That represents ¼ of a pound and more than 10 times the lowest recommendation! Many Americans reach for fast, processed foods when hungry because they are readily available. These processed foods are full of hidden sugars like high fructose corn syrup. Germany In Germany, the intake is reduced but still does not fall under suggested guidelines. German residents consume 102.9 grams per day. With the desserts that come from the Bavarian region, this high intake level is easy to understand. Netherlands In the Netherlands, the third in sugar consumption, people eat or drink 102.5 grams of sugar daily. This is very similar to Germany, as both countries share a love of sweets. Ireland Number 4 on the list is Ireland whose residents consume 96.7 grams of sugar daily. Tea with milk and sugar is a very common drink here. Being a developed country, residents also have access to lots of processed foods. Australia Australians take in 95.6 grams of sugar every day which is almost 4 times the maximum recommendation set by the WHO. Belgium, with their delicious chocolates, comes in at number 6 with a daily consumption of 95 grams of sugar daily. United Kingdom The United Kingdom consumes less sugar than its other European counterparts. However, the amount still exceeds the recommended levels. At 93.2 grams of sugar daily, one begins to wonder about the health of its residents. Mexico Number 8 on the list is Mexico. This country weighs in at a whopping 92.5 grams of sugar per person and with such a close proximity to the US, the result is not too surprising. Mexico also ranks number 1 in adult obesity. Finland Finland reports consuming 91.5 grams on average. This country is just slightly more than Canada, number 10 on the list, where residents eat or drink 89.1 grams of sugar daily. Dangers of High Sugar Consumption The topic of sugar consumption is an important factor in public health. A sugar-heavy diet is linked to increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, poor dental health, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity. What can be done to decrease sugar intake? First, drink water. Instead of reaching for a sugar-laden sodas, iced coffees, or juices, try water to quench thirst. Choose whole grains instead of refined, or “white”, carbohydrates. Whole grains take longer for the body to break down and do not increase blood sugar levels as quickly as processed carbohydrates. And finally, read nutrition labels. Avoid processed foods with more than 22.5 total sugars per 100 grams. Reducing sugar is a lifestyle change, and taking these steps will help prevent future health problems. What Country Eats the Most Sugar? The United States consumes more sugar on average than any other country, with an average of 126 grams per person. Poster Comment: Never take more than 20 grams of sugar over the space of 2 hours. Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread
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