Saudi Food and Drug Authority urges reading nutrition labels to cut sugar intake
The Food and Drug Authority highlights the importance of reading nutrition labels and comparing products to help control daily sugar consumption.
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AIThe Saudi Food and Drug Authority has emphasized that reading nutrition labels on food products helps regulate daily sugar intake, urging consumers to compare options before purchasing to select products with lower sugar content.
The authority noted that planning shopping in advance and preparing a list of needed items can reduce the purchase of sugar-rich products. It also advised choosing appropriate portion sizes and avoiding large packages to limit excessive consumption.
Importance of comparing brands
The authority explained that sugar content can vary significantly between products of the same type depending on the brand, making it important to compare the nutritional values listed on packaging.
It added that it is preferable to choose unsweetened products such as plain oats and unflavored yogurt, and to check the ingredients list, as sugar may appear under different names such as corn syrup, glucose, fructose, sucrose, honey, or fruit concentrate.
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Avoiding high-sugar beverages
The authority also advised avoiding high-sugar beverages and choosing fresh juices without added sugar, ensuring that daily intake of sugar and added sugar does not exceed 5% of total daily consumption.