Viva: How to cut down on sugar in your diet

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Nearly two-thirds of Australian adults are either overweight or obese.

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David Fam has lived pretty much lived a sugar-free life for over 20 years since being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes Source: David Fam

Dieticians suspect our appetite for all things sweet is a major factor.

Australians also consume an average of 26 teaspoons of sugar a day so it's little wonder why so many struggle to maintain a healthy weight.

We talk to the experts to find out how you can go about cutting down sugar from your diet.