We strongly support the Government’s ambition of reducing childhood obesity. For the plan to be effective it should be based on the best available scientific evidence. Current scientific…
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Sugar Nutrition UK letter published in The Grocer
The below letter was published in The Grocer on Saturday 30th April 2016 Accuracy remains important with sugar in the spotlight Sir, Professor Elliot writes (‘No single quick…
Read More »Statement on claims excess sugar consumption is “similar to cocaine addiction”
“The findings of this study1 suggest that a medication for treating nicotine addiction could be effective for reducing sugar consumption. Some media reports have suggested that these findings…
Read More »New Eatwell Guide Launched
We welcome the publication of the new Eatwell Guide and support its aim of encouraging a well-balanced and healthy diet within the current UK dietary guidelines. The new…
Read More »Statement on claims “sugar may be as damaging to the brain as extreme abuse”
“This research needs to be put into scientific context. It was carried out using rats. The findings cannot simply be applied to human beings. Sugars are present in…
Read More »Statement on Lancet Study calling for the gradual reduction of sugar in soft drinks
“Obesity is a complex issue and calories consumed from all sources matter. This study is based on estimated calculations of consumer behaviour and includes assumptions that are in…
Read More »Sugar Nutrition UK letter published in Evening Standard
The below letter was published in the Evening Standard on Tuesday 10th November 2015 Don’t make sugar the scapegoat Is Nick Clegg [Comment, November 5] right to focus…
Read More »Statement on Robert Lustig Guardian Opinion Piece
Sugar Nutrition UK Statement on Robert Lustig Opinion Piece – The science is in: the case for a sugar tax is overwhelming Current scientific evidence shows us a…
Read More »Statement on the funding of independent scientific research
Sugar Nutrition UK statement on The Times investigation into the funding of independent scientific research on health and nutrition The various articles in the Times, particularly the Leader…
Read More »Sugar Nutrition UK letter published in The Times and The Week
The below letter was published in The Times on Monday 7th September 2015 and The Week magazine on Thursday 12th September 2015 as part of the pick of…
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