Posts tagged “sugar consumption UK”

New figures fall far short of government sugar targets-8050-3979-5531-5041-5989

September 24th, 2019

New figures from Public Health England suggest that sugar consumption is far short of government targets. Ministers wanted to reduce sugar content in foods by a fifth by 2020, but the latest statistics show that this is very unlikely to happen.  Despite the introduction of the sugar tax on fizzy drinks leading to a 29% […]

The Shocking Truth Behind Our Favourite High Street Hot Drinks-8941

February 17th, 2016
The Shocking Truth Behind Our Favourite High Street Hot Drinks-8941

Every day, thousands of people across the UK visit high street cafes and coffee chains to get their caffeine fix or warm their cockles in the wintry weather. For many of us, visiting a coffee shop is just part of our daily routine, but have you ever stopped to think about what goes into your […]

Parents Encouraged to Get Sugar Smart with New App-5814

January 4th, 2016
Parents Encouraged to Get Sugar Smart with New App-5814

Parents are being encouraged to download a new free app in a bid to get sugar smart in the New Year. The app, which has been developed by Public Health England, enables parents to find out the sugar content of popular foods simply and quickly. All you have to do is scan the bar code […]

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