What is the recommended daily sugar limit?

• A. 4-6 teaspoons
• B. 9-12 teaspoons
• C. 1-3 teaspoons
• D. 6-9 teaspoons

Answer: (D)

Limiting added sugar intake is the key idea here. Keeping added sugars within a practical daily range helps reduce risks linked to excess sugar, such as weight gain, type 2 diabetes, dental problems, and heart disease. The best choice reflects guideline patterns that many health organizations use: about six teaspoons or less for many women and up to nine teaspoons for men each day. Framing it as six to nine teaspoons gives a usable target that accommodates differences between individuals while staying within widely advised limits.

Other options either push the limit too low for the general population or exceed commonly recommended levels, making them less consistent with standard guidance. To apply this in daily life, check nutrition labels for added sugars and remember that natural sugars in whole foods like fruit aren’t counted toward added-sugar limits. One teaspoon is roughly 4 grams, so six to nine teaspoons equals about 24 to 36 grams of added sugar per day.