Children consuming double recommended level of sugar, says survey
Posted on: 16/Sep/2016 10:06:40 AM
A new study has said that children aged between four and 10 are consuming more than double the recommended level of sugar. The survey was conducted by the National Diet and Nutrition Survey by Public Health England. Fewer than one in 10 teenagers and only around one in three adults achieve the recommended fruit and vegetable intake.
Speaking about this, the researchers said, The results of this survey are extremely worrying. It shows that sugar makes up about three times the recommended daily calorie intake. At a time when one in three ten year old children are overweight or obese, and one in three five-year olds has tooth decay, the health risks posed by failure to tackle sugar intake are serious.
According to the British Dietetic Association, Rising food prices made it difficult for people to meet their five-a-day that is consumption of at least five portions of fruit or vegetables each day. In contrast, high sugar and fat foods often have price promotions, which are rarely applied to fruit and vegetables.
