Obesity is a complex issue, and therefore there is no simple solution to this debate. The focus should be on helping people balance their dietary intake with their energy expenditure. Singling out individual components of foods and drink is not helpful to knowledge or those trying to understanding what makes a healthy, balanced diet and lifestyle.
EU regulations require that ‘total sugars’ must be stated on the label, rather than ‘added sugars’. This is because neither the body nor food analysis can differentiate between the source of identical molecules. It is a legal requirement for all food products prepared in the UK to have a list of ingredients printed on them. Therefore, if sugar is used in the manufacture of a product, it will be listed clearly on the label and is not hidden.
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