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Food sources of added sugars contribution in the total U.S. diet, adults ≥51 years old (n = 4522; gender combined; daily intake data; NHANES 2011–2014; main food groups contributing <1.0% not reported; data are Day 1 intakes).
| Main Food Group | Rank | % Added Sugar Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Beverages, Nonalcoholic | 1 | 33.25 |
| Snacks and Sweets | 2 | 32.69 |
| Sugars | 3 | 9.09 |
| Grains | 4 | 8.90 |
| Milk and Dairy | 5 | 3.90 |
| Fats and Oils | 6 | 2.78 |
| Mixed Dishes | 7 | 2.71 |
| Protein Foods | 8 | 1.63 |
| Fruit | 9 | 1.43 |
| Alcoholic Beverages | 10 | 1.21 |
