All of the sugars naturally present in many nutritious foods and beverages are included in total sugars. Consuming excess sugar can affect your arteries throughout your body.
Total sugars are all the sugars present in foods and beverages. It includes both added sugars and natural sugars.
Total sugars include both natural and added sugars.
Though sugars are not harmful in small quantities, your body doesn't need added sugars to function properly.
Adults should have only 25 to 36 grams of sugar a day.