Table 6.
Statements from scientific associations supporting a reduction of sugar-sweetened beverages and sugar.
| Association | Statement |
|---|---|
| American Diabetes Association | Consumption of sucrose should be minimized to avoid displacing nutrient-dense food choices. Avoid sugary drinks like regular soda, fruit punch, fruit drinks, energy drinks, sweet tea, and other sugary drinks. These will raise blood glucose and can provide several hundred calories in just one serving. |
| World Health Organization | Added sugar should be limited to <10% of a person’s caloric intake. Limit the intake of free sugars. |
| Institute of Medicine of the National Academies | Increase access to free, safe drinking water in public places to encourage water consumption instead of sugar-sweetened beverages. |