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^- Sailors, listen up.

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^Before you pop open that energy drink,

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^or run to the vending machine for your next snack,

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^you need to hear this.

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According to the American Heart Association,

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getting too much added sugar in your diet

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could significantly increase your risk

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of cardiovascular disease.

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Added sugars are defined as sugars that are added to foods

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and beverages when they're processed or prepared.

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Sugar-sweetened beverages are the largest source

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of added sugars in the American diet.

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The American Heart Association recommends 36 grams

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of added sugars for men, ad 25 grams for women

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as a daily limit.

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To stay healthy, it is best to eat more vegetables

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and consume fruits for their natural sugars.

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Check nutritional fact labels and ingredients, limit sweets,

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sugary beverages, and beware of baked goods.

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^For more health and fitness advice,

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^visit the health.mil website.

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