In 2021, Belgium had the highest daily sugar and sweetener intake in Europe. At *** kcal of sugar consumed daily per capita, this put Belgium slightly above the consumption in Denmark. Sugar consumption has been related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, weight gain, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. Added sugars are found in foods such as sweets, cakes, biscuits, chocolates, fizzy and juice drinks.
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European Society of Cardiology. (January 8, 2022). Daily sugar and sweeteners consumption in Europe in 2021, by country (kcal per capita and day) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/1416902/sugar-consumption-in-europe/
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