An alginate impression is used in dentistry to make an exact replica of the patientâs teeth, gingiva, and surrounding tissues in the mouth. The alginate dental impression forms an imprint (i.e. a ânegativeâ mould) of those teeth and gums, which can then be used to make a cast or âpositiveâ model of the patientâs dentition. Alginate impression material begins as a powder.
For example, the World Health Organization recommends keeping added sugar intake to 10% of total calories. For the average 2000 calorie-diet that's a maximum of 50 grams. The American Heart Association recommends 6 teaspoons of sugar for women and 9 for men (1 teaspoon of sugar has about 4g of sugar).
In the last 20 years, the amount of sugar each person consumes yearly in the United States has soared from 26 pounds per person to more than 135 pounds per person. The average teenage male now consumes more than 34 teaspoons of sugar per day.