According to ICMR, additional sugars should be totally removed from diets: "It adds only calories and no nutritional value."

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research's (ICMR) most recent advice, added sugar should be limited to 25 grams per day or should be completely avoided since it only adds calories to food and has no nutritional value. "Consumption of sugar in quantities that contribute over 5% of total energy intake per day or 25 g per day (based on average intake of 2000 kcal/day) is defined as 'high sugar'," according to ICMR standards. According to the leading medical research organization, WHO is thinking of changing its advice and lowering the daily allowance of calories from sugar to less than 5% Kcal. "It is healthier to limit sugar intake to 25 grams per day. According to the ICMR standards, "Added sugar may be completely eliminated from one's diet as it adds no nutritional value other than calories." What distinguishes naturally occurring simple sugars from added sugars? The term "added sugar" describes sugar and sugar syrups that are added to food and beverages duri