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75% of Gen Z Consume Daily Sweets, Health Risks Rise

4/7/2026

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Talker Research reports that nearly 75% of Gen Z adults in the United States consume one to six servings of sweets daily.
Baby Boomers in the United States show 57% consuming one to six servings of sweets daily.
Americans now average 17 teaspoons of added sugar daily.
The American Heart Association warns that excessive sugar from ultraprocessed foods contributes to health issues, including heart disease that causes 900,000 deaths annually.

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Talker Research reports that nearly 75% of Gen Z adults in the United States consume one to six servings of sweets daily.
Baby Boomers in the United States show 57% consuming one to six servings of sweets daily.
Americans now average 17 teaspoons of added sugar daily.
The American Heart Association warns that excessive sugar from ultraprocessed foods contributes to health issues, including heart disease that causes 900,000 deaths annually.