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Excess Sugar Consumption
	According to diet surveys conducted by the USDA, the average American consumes 20 teaspoons of added sugar each day. Whether naturally occurring or added, sugars can make many nutritious foods even more appealing by adding taste, aroma, texture and color. Aside from their role in tooth decay, sugars in moderate amounts have not been directly linked to chronic health problems. Twenty teaspoons may sound like a lot of sugar to get through in one day. But consider the following: A 12 ounce Pepsi contains 10 teaspoons of sugar A 2 ounce package of candy contains 11 teaspoons of sugar 8 ounces of lemonade has nearly 7 teaspoons of sugar A cup of Kellogg's Frosted Flakes cereal provides more than 4 teaspoons of sugar. It is surprising how fast it adds up.
Excess Sugar Consumption is benefited or hindered by:
	Increased Fruit/Vegetable Consumption Multiple Mineral Supplementation Sugars Avoidance / Reduction Vitamin B-Complex