The World Health Organization has released a new set of guidelines... advising people to consume less sugar.<br />Its recommended amount is 6 to 12 teaspoons of sugar per day -- or less than 10 percent of your daily energy intake.<br />Ji Myung-kil has more.<br /><br />The World Health Organization says the world is eating too much sugar and advises reducing sugar consumption to 50 grams, or 12 teaspoons, per day.<br />It says a further reduction to below 5 percent -- which translates to 25 grams or 6 teaspoons -- would provide additional health benefits such as preventing obesity, diabetes and tooth decay.<br />The guidelines don't apply to the sugars in fruits, vegetables and milk since they come with essential nutrients.<br />According to the WHO, the global average for daily sugar intake stood at about 58 grams per person in 2003 and increased to 63 grams in 2013. <br />The UN health agency added that the sugars consumed today are mostly hidden in processed foods.<br />For example 1 tablespoon of ketchup contains around 4 grams, or 1 teaspoon, of sugar.<br />A single can of soda contains up to 40 grams, or 10 teaspoons, of sugar. <br /><br />Sugar consumption in Korea is also high.<br />According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety,... Koreans consume at least 60 grams of sugar per day,... which is 10 grams more than the WHO's recommendation.<br />Concerns about the possible health effects have prompted the ministry to advise parents to be vigilant about what their children eat and drink.<br />To lend a hand, the ministry has set up centers around the nation to monitor the quality of children's food services.<br />The Center for Children's Food Service Management develops menus for children that are low in sugar, and it recommends that catering companies supply healthy drinks like tea instead of soda.<br />Workers from the center also visit daycare centers and teach children about nutrition as part of a sugar-reduction campaign.<br />The food ministry says it will continue to work with companies, consumer groups and academics to find ways to cut
