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What Foods Are High in Refined Sugars?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Holly Klamer

On average, Americans consume roughly 350 calories of sugar on a daily basis, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. Eating high amounts of refined sugar can have negative health consequences. Choose foods that are naturally low in sugar and do not have refined sugars added to them.

Holly Klamer began writing in 2010. She works in the health field as a registered dietitian and personal trainer. Klamer specializes in weight loss, sports nutrition and disordered eating articles for various websites. She received her Master of Science in nutrition from Colorado State University and her Bachelor of Science in dietetics and health fitness from Central Michigan University.