Jaywood2010 on 19 February 2013
| UltimateUnknown said: I was under the impression that sugar: glucose (C6 H12 O6) was the primary source of energy for your body. While I can see why excess can be a problem, I don't see why sugar in general is bad. Maybe someone who is knowledgeable in this field could shed some light on this matter. |
The problem isn't sugar it's self. It is usually consumed in excess amounts. Let me us an example. 1 can of coke has more sugar thatn your daily needs. A woman on average will need around 25g while a guy will need 37g depending on your weight, height etc.
Now this is what is in a 12 oz can of Coke
- Serving size- 1 can
- Servings per Container- 1
- Calories- 140
- Total Fat- 0g, 0% of DV
- Sodium- 45mg, 2% of DV
- Total Carbohydrates- 39 g, 13% of DV
- Sugars- 39g
- Protein- 0g
- Caffeine- 34 mg per 12 fl oz
