Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  spear, lance, shaft(noun) a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon. 2  spear, gig, fizgig, fishgig, lance(verb) an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish. 3  spear(verb) pierce with a spear. 4  spear, spear up(verb) thrust up like a spear.
Women should limit sugar intake to no more than 6 teaspoons per day, which provides about 100 calories. Men should limit sugar intake to no more than 9 teaspoons, or about 150 calories.In contrast, the average adult consumes 22 teaspoons per day.omen should limit sugar intake to no more than 6 teaspoons per day, which provides about 100 calories. Men should limit sugar intake to no more than 9 teaspoons, or about 150 calories.
(olgakr/iStock/Getty Images) According to a 2009 study published by the American Heart Association, most adult women should consume no more than 25 grams (100 calories) or six teaspoons of added sugar per day. Most adult men should consume no more than 37.5 grams (150 calories) or nine teaspoons of added sugar per day. Food items that contain high amounts of added sugar include soft drinks, fruit drinks, alcoholic beverages and processed foods such as frozen dinners and desserts. These items should be eaten sparingly.