Regardless of which state you're in, the numbers are eye-popping.
Humans love sugar; it makes food taste great, but it unfortunately contributes to health issues when consumed in excess. It's safe to say that every state in the union, on average, falls into the overconsumption category, but it turns out that some states are worse than others.
Redditor u/Smacpats111111 put together a color-coded map of the US based on the average added sugar intake, as per this 2023 peer-reviewed study.
As noted on the graphic itself, the American Heart Association recommends a limit of nine added teaspoons of sugar for men, and just six for women. And even if you take the more lenient view of the US Dietary Guidelines, the average American blows past those numbers in every state.
Alaska is the state with the lowest average intake, at 14.8 teaspoons. Oregon is close behind with 15 teaspoons.
Meanwhile, Kentucky is in the worst shape, with 21.2 teaspoons as their average, while Mississippi is hot on their heels with 20 teaspoons.
Averaged out, Americans eat a whopping 17 teaspoons of added sugar every single day.
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