Fast Facts on Sugar and Salt

Sugar and Salt in Hiding

As a dietary enemy, sugar is cleverly camouflaged because it is dissolved in liquid. A 20-ounce bottle of sugary soft-drink contains 17 teaspoons of sugar. In August, the American Heart Association recommended that women consume no more than six teaspoons of added sugar a day, and men no more than 9 teaspoons.

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The Salt Pie

77 percent of the average person’s sodium intake comes from processed or restaurant foods.

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Interpreting the Label

The highlighted areas illustrate the serving size, sodium content, and amount of sugar.

The  number in the % Daily Value column is based on a 2000-calorie diet.

Consumers often overlook the fact that one package may contain multiple servings.