Based on height, weight, age, and physical activity level, you have calculated that you should be consuming about 2000 kcalories per day. Which of the following portions is closest to the upper limit suggested by the World Health Organization for added sugars in your diet?

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The World Health Organization suggests limiting added sugars to less than 10% of total daily calories. For a 2000 kcal diet, this equates to 200 kcal from added sugars. Since 1 teaspoon of sugar has about 16 kcal, 10 teaspoons of brown sugar would provide 160 kcal, closest to the upper limit.

Based on Height, Weight, Age, and Physical Activity Level, You