However, sugar also sneaks into snacks often perceived as “healthy,” such as yogurts and granola bars. Depending on their brand and flavor, these might pack around 19 grams of sugar.

The average daily sugar consumption in the United States is 19 teaspoons (76 grams) for men and 15 teaspoons (60 grams) for women. Almost half of adults in the U.S. drink sugar-sweetened beverages ...