Why are americans consuming more of their energy from sugar than might be healthy?

Sugar Consumption in the American Diet
Why are Americans consuming more of their energy from sugar than might be healthy? What recommendations do the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025EditDownload Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 make in regard to sugar consumption? How can these recommendations be implemented?
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