Most cases of black stools are from eating black foods or iron supplements. The most common condition causing black stools is a bleeding ulcer. Black stools caused by blood indicate a problem in the upper digestive tract. Blood in the stool can be detected through a stool test. Black stool along with pain, vomiting, or diarrhea is cause to see a doctor right away.
Today, an average American consumes about 32 teaspoons of sugar per day. New numbers came out in February 2015. The Washington Post did a story on it using grams (4 grams = 1 tsp). They quoted Euromonitorâs study, which said Americans are now consuming 126 grams, which would equal close to 32 teaspoons.
How Many Grams of Sugar Per Day. There are two forms of sugar: natural and added sugar. Natural sugars are derived from fruits, vegetables and other plants such as sugar cane. The most common natural forms of sugar include fructose, glucose and sucrose.