Discover our new animated learning series — a fresh, engaging way to explore the science of food and nutrition at your own pace.
This short animation explains global recommendations on sugars, with a particular focus on the WHO guideline.
This video delivers clear, evidence-based insights in an engaging, accessible format that makes learning effortless — no nutrition background needed. Start watching now and see how this short animation can change the way you think about food!
Disclaimer: This resource is for general information purposes only and should not be relied upon as medical, clinical or other professional advice. The WSRO is an international, member-based, not-for-profit organisation focused on the science of sugars and health. For more information about its members, please see our Members Directory.
References and further reading:
- World Health Organization. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children. 2015. Available from: https://www.who.int/publications-detail-redirect/9789241549028
- Louie J. The time has come to reconsider the quantitative sugar guidelines and related policies. npj Sci Food. 2024. 8, 88.
- Pitts N, Zero D. Executive Summary White Paper on Dental Caries Prevention and Management. FDI World Dent Fed. 2017
- European Food Safety Authority Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens, Turck D, Bohn T, Castenmiller J, de Henauw S, Hirsch-Ernst KI, et al. Scientific Opinion on the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for Dietary Sugars. 2022 p. e07074.
- Te Morenga L, Mallard S, Mann J. Dietary sugars and body weight: systematic review and meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials and cohort studies. BMJ. 2013 Jan 15;346:e7492.
- Choo VL, Ha V, Sievenpiper JL. Sugars and obesity: Is it the sugars or the calories? Nutr Bull. 2015;40(2):88–96.
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