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‘Gateway’ foods: Ultra-processed foods leading to unhealthy teen diets

Research presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2022 suggests that ultra-processed foods might act as a...

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Does taxing soft drinks reduce sugar consumption?

A new study from the University of Georgia analysing more than 804 million weekly reports on purchasing suggests that tax on soft drinks may not be...

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Call for government to introduce tough new measures on food companies - as they fail to reduce sugar voluntarily

​A new snapshot product survey by Action on Sugar and Obesity Health Alliance has exposed the huge variation in portion size and sugar content of...

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Early years food remains a ‘policy black hole’ in government food strategy

Action on Sugar responds to the recent changes in the UK health system.
In a recent news article Action on Sugar said, “The National Food Strategy...

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A new study suggests dietary free sugar is causing dental caries

​For many parents, sugar-free alternatives for their children’s snacks are a positive way to manage their child’s oral health and sugar intake.

A new...

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Diabetes may weaken teeth and promote tooth decay, study shows

A new study by Mohammad Ali Saghiri from Rutgers University suggests that Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are prone to tooth decay. The study suggests that...

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New food strategy will not include a tax on sugar

​Following a report by Henry Dimbleby, co-founder of the Leon restaurant chain, the government has received recommendations on the state of the...

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Ministers delay ban on deals for unhealthy food and drink

Ministers recently announced that the planned ban on ‘buy one get one free’ deals for food and drinks high in fat, salt or sugar, as well as free...

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How to enjoy Easter and other sugary treats while avoiding tooth decay

Easter is nearly here, which means lots of chocolate and sweet treats are on offer. Children celebrating Passover (from April 15) and Eid (expected to...

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Data reveals most to least sugary Easter eggs

As Easter is a time for chocolates and treats, Expressdentist.com were intrigued to find out which Easter eggs could be the best and worst for your...

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Government’s broken promise on sugar tax

The government has quietly diverted funds from the soft drinks levy, which was targeted to tackle childhood obesity and improve children’s health, to...

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Which Christmas chocolates contain the most sugar?

As Christmas is a time for sweets and treats, Expressdentist.com were intrigued to find out which chocolate boxes could be the worst for your teeth...

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Excessive sugar intake linked with unhealthy fat deposits

A new study reveals the high risk link between ​sugar and larger fat deposits around the heart and in the abdomen.

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High levels of sugar in organic and children's yogurts – new survey

​A new survey highlights alarmingly high sugar levels in yogurts – with those marketed towards children included in the results.

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Welcome to SugarSmart September!

This Saturday marks the start of Sugar Smart September – and there are lots of ideas and resources for local campaigns, organisations and individuals...