Even though several brands reformulated in advance of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, several brands including sector leaders Monster still contain up to 14 tsp of sugar in a single serving - more than twice the recommended daily allowance for younger children.
Sugary drinks are fuelling an epidemic of decay. The caffeine content in energy drinks also exacerbates oral health problems by inhibiting saliva flow.
46% of 15-year-olds had obvious experience of tooth decay in the last national survey. The acidity of these drinks is also a major contributor to dental erosion, which affects up to 44% of children aged 15.
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