Guideline: Sugars intake for adults and children
This guideline provides updated global, evidence-informed recommendations on the intake of free sugars to reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases in adults and children, with a particular focus on the prevention and control of unhealthy weight gain and dental caries.
Resource Information
Date
January 1, 2015
Author
World Health Organization
Type
Guide
Setting
Community-at-large
Age
Prenatal, Infant, Toddler (1-3), Children (4-11), Youth (12-17), Adults (18-64), Older Adults (65 and over)
Topic
Nutrients
Language
English
Jurisdiction
Local/Municipal/Regional, Provincial, Provincial (Ontario), Provincial (outside Ontario), National, International
Tags
body mass index, chronic disease prevention, healthy eating, nutrition guidelines, obesity, sugar, sugar-sweetened beverages, weight, youth