Residents of Nizhny Novgorod provided daily cookie consumption guidelines
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued guidelines on the daily intake of sugar, recommending that it should make up less than 10% of a person's total energy intake, and less than 5% for additional health benefits. For a typical adult diet, this equates to approximately 25 grams (6 teaspoons) of sugar a day for women, and 37 grams (9 teaspoons) for men, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
RIAMO gastroenterologist Ekaterina Kashuk has advised against overindulging in sugar cookies, particularly for those with a predisposition to diabetes and obesity. The sugar content in a typical sugar cookie can range from 5-10 grams, which means consuming just a few cookies could easily exceed the recommended daily sugar intake.
Dr. Kashuk recommends consuming no more than 2 sugar cookies per day, and suggests eating them after the main meal, not as a snack. She did not specify a specific daily limit for sugar cookies, but emphasized the general sugar intake guidelines set by the WHO.
It is important to note that the daily sugar limit includes both added sugars and those naturally present in foods. The doctor did not mention any new recommendations regarding the consumption of sugar cookies for individuals without a predisposition to diabetes and obesity.
In conclusion, while sugar cookies can be a treat, it is crucial to be mindful of their sugar content and consume them in moderation to adhere to the WHO's guidelines on daily sugar intake.
- In light of the World Health Organization's guidelines, consuming sugar cookies, which can contain 5-10 grams of sugar per cookie, should be done cautiously to avoid exceeding the recommended daily sugar intake.
- When considering a healthy diet and adhering to the WHO's sugar intake guidelines, it's essential to understand that the daily sugar limit encompasses both added sugars in treats like sugar cookies and those naturally present in foods.
- Those with a predisposition to diabetes and obesity should limit their sugar cookie consumption to no more than 2 cookies per day to follow the WHO's general sugar intake guidelines. For individuals without such predispositions, specific dietary advice about sugar cookies may not have been provided in this context.
