"Unfortunately it does not highlight the danger of sugar" From the guidelines: When added sugars in foods and beverages exceed 10 percent of calories, a health

"Unfortunately it does not highlight the danger of sugar" From the guidelines: When added sugars in foods and beverages exceed 10 percent of calories, a healthy eating pattern may be difficult to achieve. Third year nutrition undergrad. Was told that this recommendation will likely be reduced further as more future research justifies doing so. For most people that follow the recommendations, their diet may not be optimal but it will be markedly improved from average, at least in regards to preventing chronic diseases that are among the top causes of death (CVD, diabetes, etc) and improving overall wellness/health. I disagree that the recommendations do not sway people toward healthier/less processed foods. See Table 1-1.