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FOOD SUGARS FACTS: IN OUR DIET 4 kcal When too many calories are consumed (from whatever source) and left unbalanced with physical activity, this will lead to weight gain. Sugars can be enjoyed safely While some Also, while have some have claimed that that sugars foods claimed can“addictive”, be “addictive”, are the the evidence just just doesn’t doesn’t evidence support this this theory. theory. support A comprehensive science review carried out by the ar d to independent advisory nutrition f a varie committee to UK Government confirmed that sugars can be enjoyed safely as part of a varied diet. The report made clear that excess sugars leads to excess calories, and it is the excess calories that are linked to obesity and its associated diseases, rather than sugars specifically. p ALCOHOL 7 kcal FAT 9 kcal Many sugars-containing products are subject to Existing VAT on food and drink raises well over £10bn for the Exchequer annually. Additional taxes on certain products have not been found to influence diets over the long-term where they’ve been trialled. We share Government’s view that a comprehensive approach is the answer to tackling obesity, not new taxes. Sugars content is clearly labelled on-pack 20% VAT Too much Under EU law this must be provided as ‘total sugars’. N INFORMATIO NUTRITIONAL PORTION AS % REFERENCEE INTAK PER 100g 5g) UES PER PREPARED (17 TYPICAL VAL 8% 653kj 8% kj 373 155kcal 3% Energy (kj) 88kcal 2.2g 5% Energy (kcal) 1.2g 0.9g 10% Fat 0.5g g 25.5 es 9% of which Saturat 14.6g 7.8g Carbohydrate 4.5g 2.7g of which Sugars 1.5g 6.9g14% Fibre 4.0g 0.67g11% Protein 0.38g s Salt tains 2 portion This sachet con ‘Public Health England is not aware of evidence that indicates sugar is addictive’ (Source: Sugar reduction: Responding to the challenge June 2014 P11) UK ‘free-sugars’ consumption is on a long-term downward trend... ...BUT is higher than recommended Not enough If sugar is present in food and drinks this is included within the ingredients list. It must also be listed in the nutritional information. et PROTEIN as Calories per gram 4 kcal Sugars are not a specific cause of obesity di SUGARS For further information email [email protected] or call 0207 836 2460. 6.1% since 2010 Sat fat Free sugars Salt Fruit Vegetables Oily fish Fibre (Source: National Diet & Nutrition Survey) (Source: Defra Family Food Survey) There are practical barriers to labelling sugars in teaspoons Most packaged products carry front-of-pack A teaspoon isn’t a precise or consistent unit for measuring nutrient nutrition information for energy (calories) plus content which is why grams are used. fat, saturates, sugars and E.g. salt in grams. Dietitians encourage people Table sugar (sucrose) = 4g to look at all of this information, not only sugar, so they know Honey = 7g what’s in their overall (5g of which is sugar) diet.