Sugar Shocker
Sugar consumption in the U.S. is up 28 percent since 1983. Here are 6 possible reasons why.
1. Fat-free substance. Why such a collective sweet tooth? Blame the burgeoning sales of fat-free foods. Since sugar is fat-free, people think it's okay to eat as much as they want. But fat-free doesn't mean calorie-free, and the resulting weight gain translates into more obesity-related illnesses like diabetes.
2. Portion sizes. With 20-ounce beverages the norm, it's no surprise that 43 percent of our sugar intake comes from drinks. The average American teenager drinks twice as much soda as calcium-rich milk, setting herself up for osteoporosis later on.
3. Poor substitute. Sweetened foods often crowd out more-wholesome choices. USDA data show that people whose diets are high in added sugar eat less protein, fiber, calcium, iron, folate and many other important nutrients.
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