What is an upper gastrointestinal series? An upper gastrointestinal series (UGI) is a radiographic (X-ray) examination of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (first part of the small intestine) are made visible on X-ray film by a liquid suspension. This liquid suspension may be barium or a water-soluble contrast.
Fruit has naturally occuring sugars. Photo Credit Purestock/Purestock/Getty Images. The American Heart Association recommends men limit added sugar to 36 grams, or 9 teaspoons, per day. Women should limit added sugar to 24 grams, or 6 teaspoons, each day.ruit has naturally occuring sugars. Photo Credit Purestock/Purestock/Getty Images. The American Heart Association recommends men limit added sugar to 36 grams, or 9 teaspoons, per day. Women should limit added sugar to 24 grams, or 6 teaspoons, each day.
Men should consume 9 teaspoons or 37.5 grams maximally per day. Women should consume 6 teaspoons or about 25 grams of sugar maximally per day. Teens should consume about 5 to 8 teaspoons or about 20-32 g of sugar maximally per day. Preschoolers should consume 4 teaspoons or about 16 grams of sugar maximally per day. Kids aged 4 to 8 should consume about 3 teaspoons or about 12 g of sugar maximally per day.