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1. Shard Calculation

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Calculated Shard: 11 (from laksa019)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa011.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sugar/how-much-sugar-is-too-much\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sugar/how-much-sugar-is-too-much\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/healthy-eating\/eat-smart\/sugar\/how-much-sugar-is-too-much","crawl_time":1775793464,"first_indexed_time":1562750897,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,heart!www,\/en\/healthy-living\/healthy-eating\/eat-smart\/sugar\/how-much-sugar-is-too-much s443","src_root_hash":"6217059405564628611","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How Much Sugar Is Too Much? | American Heart Association","meta_descriptions":["Learn the science-based AHA recommendation of how much sugar your body should be taking in on a daily basis."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Let’s face it. Many of us consume too much added sugar. Adults and young adults in the U.S. consume on average about 17 teaspoons of added sugar every day, more than 2 to 3 times the recommended daily allowance for men and women respectively. This adds up to around 60 pounds of added sugar consumed annually — that’s six,10-pound bowling balls.  \nWhat are the major sources of added sugar?\nThe numbers are in. These percentages show the beverage and food categories from which we consume added sugar:\nSugar-sweetened beverages – 24 % \nSoft drinks – 16%\nFruit drinks – 5%\nSport\/energy drinks – 2%\nOther sources – 1 %\nDesserts and sweet snacks – 19%  \nCookies and brownies – 6%\nIce cream and frozen dairy desserts – 5%\nCakes and pies – 4%\nDoughnuts, sweet rolls and pastries – 3%\nOther sources -1%\nOther sources 19% \nCoffee\/tea – 11%\nCandy – 9%\nSandwiches – 7%\nBreakfast cereals and bars – 7%\nHigher fat milk and sweetened yogurt – 4%\nHow does the body react to sugar?\nIt all comes down to how fast sugars get absorbed. For example, your body spends more time digesting an apple than regular soda. The apple contains fiber, so the natural sugar absorbs more slowly. The added sugar in soda, however, hits your system all at once, absorbing sugars much more quickly. A 12-ounce can of soda contains 10 teaspoons (42 grams) of added sugar — nearly double the recommended amount a day for women and more than the total daily amount for men.  \nWhat’s the AHA’s recommendation on added sugar?\nMen\nshould consume no more than 9 teaspoons (36 grams or 150 calories) of added sugar per day.\nWomen\nshould consume no more than 6 teaspoons (25 grams or 100 calories) per day. \nWhat should I look for while grocery shopping?\nThere’s a lot of confusing information out there. Studies show that 68% of shoppers come across conflicting nutritional data on social media and 60% of them doubt the choices they are making for their families due to the conflicting information.  \nIt’s tempting to look to alternative sugars, which often can be perceived as healthier choices than plain white sugar. Don’t be fooled. Added sugar is added sugar no matter what it is called. Check out the ingredients lists for these added sugars:\nHoney\nMaple syrup\nCoconut sugar\nTurbinado sugar\nHigh fructose corn syrup\nCorn syrup\nDextrose\nFood manufacturers are now required to list the amount of added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label in grams and as a percent of daily value. A recent analysis found that this labeling could potentially prevent nearly 1 million cases of cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes over the next two decades. Listing the total amount of added sugars means that consumers can easily determine how much added sugar is in a food or beverage. This information helps shoppers make smart choices.\nBottom line:\nRead the Nutrition Facts label and the ingredients list for the terms that simply mean added sugar.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/healthy-eating\/eat-smart\/sugar\/how-much-sugar-is-too-much#main-content)\n\n- [Heart Attack and Stroke Symptoms](https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/about-us\/heart-attack-and-stroke-symptoms)\n- [Volunteer](https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/volunteer)\n- [Learn CPR](https:\/\/cpr.heart.org\/en\/)\n- [ShopHeart](https:\/\/www.shopheart.org\/?utm_source=heart.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=AHA-Parent-Site-Top-Nav-Desktop)\n\nMenu\n\nClose Menu\n\n- Healthy Living\n  - [Healthy Living](https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living)\n  - [Healthy Eating](https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/healthy-eating)\n    - [Add Color](https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/healthy-eating\/add-color)\n    - [Cooking Skills](https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/healthy-eating\/cooking-skills)\n    - 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This adds up to around 60 pounds of added sugar consumed annually — that’s six,10-pound bowling balls.\n\n## What are the major sources of added sugar?\nThe numbers are in. These percentages show the beverage and food categories from which we consume added sugar:\n\n- Sugar-sweetened beverages – 24 %\n  - Soft drinks – 16%\n  - Fruit drinks – 5%\n  - Sport\/energy drinks – 2%\n  - Other sources – 1 %\n- Desserts and sweet snacks – 19%\n  - Cookies and brownies – 6%\n  - Ice cream and frozen dairy desserts – 5%\n  - Cakes and pies – 4%\n  - Doughnuts, sweet rolls and pastries – 3%\n  - Other sources -1%\n- Other sources 19%\n- Coffee\/tea – 11%\n- Candy – 9%\n- Sandwiches – 7%\n- Breakfast cereals and bars – 7%\n- Higher fat milk and sweetened yogurt – 4%\n## How does the body react to sugar?\nIt all comes down to how fast sugars get absorbed. For example, your body spends more time digesting an apple than regular soda. The apple contains fiber, so the natural sugar absorbs more slowly. The added sugar in soda, however, hits your system all at once, absorbing sugars much more quickly. A 12-ounce can of soda contains 10 teaspoons (42 grams) of added sugar — nearly double the recommended amount a day for women and more than the total daily amount for men.\n\n## What’s the AHA’s recommendation on added sugar?\n**Men** should consume no more than 9 teaspoons (36 grams or 150 calories) of added sugar per day.\n\n**Women** should consume no more than 6 teaspoons (25 grams or 100 calories) per day.\n\n## What should I look for while grocery shopping?\nThere’s a lot of confusing information out there. Studies show that 68% of shoppers come across conflicting nutritional data on social media and 60% of them doubt the choices they are making for their families due to the conflicting information.   \n   \n It’s tempting to look to alternative sugars, which often can be perceived as healthier choices than plain white sugar. Don’t be fooled. Added sugar is added sugar no matter what it is called. Check out the ingredients lists for these added sugars:\n\n- Honey\n- Maple syrup\n- Coconut sugar\n- Turbinado sugar\n- High fructose corn syrup\n- Corn syrup\n- Dextrose\n\nFood manufacturers are now required to list the amount of added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label in grams and as a percent of daily value. A recent analysis found that this labeling could potentially prevent nearly 1 million cases of cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes over the next two decades. Listing the total amount of added sugars means that consumers can easily determine how much added sugar is in a food or beverage. 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This adds up to around 60 pounds of added sugar consumed annually — that’s six,10-pound bowling balls.\n\n## What are the major sources of added sugar?\nThe numbers are in. These percentages show the beverage and food categories from which we consume added sugar:\n\n- Sugar-sweetened beverages – 24 %\n  - Soft drinks – 16%\n  - Fruit drinks – 5%\n  - Sport\/energy drinks – 2%\n  - Other sources – 1 %\n- Desserts and sweet snacks – 19%\n  - Cookies and brownies – 6%\n  - Ice cream and frozen dairy desserts – 5%\n  - Cakes and pies – 4%\n  - Doughnuts, sweet rolls and pastries – 3%\n  - Other sources -1%\n- Other sources 19%\n- Coffee\/tea – 11%\n- Candy – 9%\n- Sandwiches – 7%\n- Breakfast cereals and bars – 7%\n- Higher fat milk and sweetened yogurt – 4%\n## How does the body react to sugar?\nIt all comes down to how fast sugars get absorbed. For example, your body spends more time digesting an apple than regular soda. The apple contains fiber, so the natural sugar absorbs more slowly. The added sugar in soda, however, hits your system all at once, absorbing sugars much more quickly. A 12-ounce can of soda contains 10 teaspoons (42 grams) of added sugar — nearly double the recommended amount a day for women and more than the total daily amount for men.\n\n## What’s the AHA’s recommendation on added sugar?\n**Men** should consume no more than 9 teaspoons (36 grams or 150 calories) of added sugar per day.\n\n**Women** should consume no more than 6 teaspoons (25 grams or 100 calories) per day.\n\n## What should I look for while grocery shopping?\nThere’s a lot of confusing information out there. 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Boilerpipe Text	Let’s face it. Many of us consume too much added sugar. Adults and young adults in the U.S. consume on average about 17 teaspoons of added sugar every day, more than 2 to 3 times the recommended daily allowance for men and women respectively. This adds up to around 60 pounds of added sugar consumed annually — that’s six,10-pound bowling balls. What are the major sources of added sugar? The numbers are in. These percentages show the beverage and food categories from which we consume added sugar: Sugar-sweetened beverages – 24 % Soft drinks – 16% Fruit drinks – 5% Sport/energy drinks – 2% Other sources – 1 % Desserts and sweet snacks – 19% Cookies and brownies – 6% Ice cream and frozen dairy desserts – 5% Cakes and pies – 4% Doughnuts, sweet rolls and pastries – 3% Other sources -1% Other sources 19% Coffee/tea – 11% Candy – 9% Sandwiches – 7% Breakfast cereals and bars – 7% Higher fat milk and sweetened yogurt – 4% How does the body react to sugar? It all comes down to how fast sugars get absorbed. For example, your body spends more time digesting an apple than regular soda. The apple contains fiber, so the natural sugar absorbs more slowly. The added sugar in soda, however, hits your system all at once, absorbing sugars much more quickly. A 12-ounce can of soda contains 10 teaspoons (42 grams) of added sugar — nearly double the recommended amount a day for women and more than the total daily amount for men. What’s the AHA’s recommendation on added sugar? Men should consume no more than 9 teaspoons (36 grams or 150 calories) of added sugar per day. Women should consume no more than 6 teaspoons (25 grams or 100 calories) per day. What should I look for while grocery shopping? There’s a lot of confusing information out there. Studies show that 68% of shoppers come across conflicting nutritional data on social media and 60% of them doubt the choices they are making for their families due to the conflicting information. It’s tempting to look to alternative sugars, which often can be perceived as healthier choices than plain white sugar. Don’t be fooled. Added sugar is added sugar no matter what it is called. Check out the ingredients lists for these added sugars: Honey Maple syrup Coconut sugar Turbinado sugar High fructose corn syrup Corn syrup Dextrose Food manufacturers are now required to list the amount of added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label in grams and as a percent of daily value. A recent analysis found that this labeling could potentially prevent nearly 1 million cases of cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes over the next two decades. Listing the total amount of added sugars means that consumers can easily determine how much added sugar is in a food or beverage. This information helps shoppers make smart choices. Bottom line: Read the Nutrition Facts label and the ingredients list for the terms that simply mean added sugar.
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This adds up to around 60 pounds of added sugar consumed annually — that’s six,10-pound bowling balls. ## What are the major sources of added sugar? The numbers are in. These percentages show the beverage and food categories from which we consume added sugar: - Sugar-sweetened beverages – 24 % - Soft drinks – 16% - Fruit drinks – 5% - Sport/energy drinks – 2% - Other sources – 1 % - Desserts and sweet snacks – 19% - Cookies and brownies – 6% - Ice cream and frozen dairy desserts – 5% - Cakes and pies – 4% - Doughnuts, sweet rolls and pastries – 3% - Other sources -1% - Other sources 19% - Coffee/tea – 11% - Candy – 9% - Sandwiches – 7% - Breakfast cereals and bars – 7% - Higher fat milk and sweetened yogurt – 4% ## How does the body react to sugar? It all comes down to how fast sugars get absorbed. For example, your body spends more time digesting an apple than regular soda. The apple contains fiber, so the natural sugar absorbs more slowly. The added sugar in soda, however, hits your system all at once, absorbing sugars much more quickly. A 12-ounce can of soda contains 10 teaspoons (42 grams) of added sugar — nearly double the recommended amount a day for women and more than the total daily amount for men. ## What’s the AHA’s recommendation on added sugar? Men should consume no more than 9 teaspoons (36 grams or 150 calories) of added sugar per day. Women should consume no more than 6 teaspoons (25 grams or 100 calories) per day. ## What should I look for while grocery shopping? There’s a lot of confusing information out there. Studies show that 68% of shoppers come across conflicting nutritional data on social media and 60% of them doubt the choices they are making for their families due to the conflicting information. It’s tempting to look to alternative sugars, which often can be perceived as healthier choices than plain white sugar. Don’t be fooled. Added sugar is added sugar no matter what it is called. 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Readable Markdown	![sugar frown](https://www.heart.org/en/-/media/Images/Healthy-Living/Healthy-Eating/sugar-frown.jpg?h=546&w=800&sc_lang=en) Let’s face it. Many of us consume too much added sugar. Adults and young adults in the U.S. consume on average about 17 teaspoons of added sugar every day, more than 2 to 3 times the recommended daily allowance for men and women respectively. This adds up to around 60 pounds of added sugar consumed annually — that’s six,10-pound bowling balls. ## What are the major sources of added sugar? The numbers are in. These percentages show the beverage and food categories from which we consume added sugar: - Sugar-sweetened beverages – 24 % - Soft drinks – 16% - Fruit drinks – 5% - Sport/energy drinks – 2% - Other sources – 1 % - Desserts and sweet snacks – 19% - Cookies and brownies – 6% - Ice cream and frozen dairy desserts – 5% - Cakes and pies – 4% - Doughnuts, sweet rolls and pastries – 3% - Other sources -1% - Other sources 19% - Coffee/tea – 11% - Candy – 9% - Sandwiches – 7% - Breakfast cereals and bars – 7% - Higher fat milk and sweetened yogurt – 4% ## How does the body react to sugar? It all comes down to how fast sugars get absorbed. For example, your body spends more time digesting an apple than regular soda. The apple contains fiber, so the natural sugar absorbs more slowly. The added sugar in soda, however, hits your system all at once, absorbing sugars much more quickly. A 12-ounce can of soda contains 10 teaspoons (42 grams) of added sugar — nearly double the recommended amount a day for women and more than the total daily amount for men. ## What’s the AHA’s recommendation on added sugar? Men should consume no more than 9 teaspoons (36 grams or 150 calories) of added sugar per day. Women should consume no more than 6 teaspoons (25 grams or 100 calories) per day. ## What should I look for while grocery shopping? There’s a lot of confusing information out there. Studies show that 68% of shoppers come across conflicting nutritional data on social media and 60% of them doubt the choices they are making for their families due to the conflicting information. It’s tempting to look to alternative sugars, which often can be perceived as healthier choices than plain white sugar. Don’t be fooled. Added sugar is added sugar no matter what it is called. Check out the ingredients lists for these added sugars: - Honey - Maple syrup - Coconut sugar - Turbinado sugar - High fructose corn syrup - Corn syrup - Dextrose Food manufacturers are now required to list the amount of added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label in grams and as a percent of daily value. A recent analysis found that this labeling could potentially prevent nearly 1 million cases of cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes over the next two decades. Listing the total amount of added sugars means that consumers can easily determine how much added sugar is in a food or beverage. This information helps shoppers make smart choices. Bottom line: Read the Nutrition Facts label and the ingredients list for the terms that simply mean added sugar.
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