According to a study conducted by the Ministry of Health in 2005,
found that Malaysians take 125 grams or 26 teaspoons of sugar a day, more than the amount recommended by the 50gram or 10 teaspoons a day.
found that Malaysians take 125 grams or 26 teaspoons of sugar a day, more than the amount recommended by the 50gram or 10 teaspoons a day.
Sugar's effect on health
· Sugar can suppress the immune system.
· Sugar can upset the body's mineral balance.
· Sugar can contribute to hyperactivity, anxiety, depression, concentration difficulties, and crankiness in children.
· Sugar can produce a significant rise in triglycerides.
· Sugar can cause drowsiness and decreased activity in children.
· Sugar can reduce helpful high density cholesterol (HDLs).
· Sugar can promote an elevation of harmful cholesterol (LDLs).
· Sugar can cause hypoglycemia.
· Sugar contributes to a weakened defense against bacterial infection.
· Sugar can cause kidney damage.
· Sugar can increase the risk of coronary heart disease.
· Sugar may lead to chromium deficiency.
· Sugar can cause copper deficiency.
· Sugar interferes with absorption of calcium and magnesium.
· Sugar can increase fasting levels of blood glucose.
· Sugar can promote tooth decay.
· Sugar can produce an acidic stomach.
· Sugar can raise adrenaline levels in children.
· Sugar can lead to periodontal disease.
· Sugar can speed the aging process, causing wrinkles and grey hair.
· Sugar can increase total cholesterol.
· Sugar can contribute to weight gain and obesity.
· High intake of sugar increases the risk of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
· Sugar can contribute to diabetes.
· Sugar can contribute to osteoporosis.
· Sugar can cause a decrease in insulin sensitivity.
· Sugar leads to decreased glucose tolerance.
· Sugar can cause cardiovascular disease.
· Sugar can increase systolic blood pressure.
· Sugar causes food allergies.
· Sugar can cause free radical formation in the bloodstream.
· Sugar can cause toxemia during pregnancy.
· Sugar can contribute to eczema in children.
· Sugar can overstress the pancreas, causing damage.
· Sugar can cause atherosclerosis.
· Sugar can compromise the lining of the capillaries.
· Sugar can cause liver cells to divide, increasing the size of the liver.
· Sugar can increase the amount of fat in the liver.
· Sugar can increase kidney size and produce pathological changes in the kidney.
· Sugar can cause depression.
· Sugar can increase the body's fluid retention.
· Sugar can cause hormonal imbalance.
· Sugar can cause hypertension.
· Sugar can cause headaches, including migraines.
· Sugar can cause an increase in delta, alpha and theta brain waves, which can alter the mind's ability to think clearly.
· Sugar can increase blood platelet adhesiveness which increases risk of blood clots and strokes.
· Sugar can increase insulin responses in those consuming high-sugar diets compared to low sugar diets.
· Sugar increases bacterial fermentation in the colon.
Conclusion
• Reduce, Refrain, and Restrict Sugar
• Less food and beverages with high sugar contents
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