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Free sugar
The WHO term for added sugars plus sugars naturally present in honey, syrups, fruit juices, and fruit-juice concentrate. The 100% apple juice in a juice box counts as free sugar. WHO recommends under 10% (ideally under 5%) of daily calories from free sugars.
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Miriel uses this concept across food scans, meal plans, and AI Coach responses where it is relevant to a child's profile. For the underlying clinical and scientific basis, see the research page.