Gen Z has the biggest sweet tooth of any generation

The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. LifestyleHealth & FamiliesGen Z has the biggest sweet tooth of any generationAmericans eat six, 10-pound bowling balls worth of sugar each yearJulia Musto in New York Monday 06 April 2026 22:40 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2952596","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/gen-z-sweet-tooth-added-sugar-b2952596.html","title":"Gen Z has the biggest sweet tooth of any generation"}}CloseSneaky sugar: How to spot hidden sugars in your dietGet the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer lifeGet the Well Enough email with Harry BullmoreGet the Well Enough email with Harry BullmoreEmail*SIGN UPI would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice{"className":"sc-1ge0fwe-0","newsletterData":{"regSourceNewsletter":"IND_Wellness_Newsletter_CDP","regTitle":"Well Enough","subscriptionGroup":"living_well","subscriptionGroupId":"49bc57ef-e891-4172-8113-3f46400fcd87","type":"lifestyle","pathPrefix":["/health-and-wellbeing","/health-and-fitness","/life-style/health-and-families","/extras/indybest/outdoor-activity","/topic/sports-and-fitness","/topic/weight-loss","/topic/workout","/topic/exercising","/topic/fitness","/topic/jogging","/topic/running","/topic/confidence","/topic/wellness","/topic/stress","/topic/electrolytes"],"associatedAuthors":["Harry Bullmore"],"title":"Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life","mobileTitle":"Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore","imageSrc":"https://static.in...