Posts Tagged ‘sugar’

Study highlights high sugar content of ready-made infant foods

Study highlights high sugar content of ready-made infant foods

A new study has highlighted the prevalence of high-sugar infant foods.  Researchers found that many ready-made foods and snacks for babies contain an alarming amount of sugar. The baby food industry is growing, and the number of snack products available for parents has increased from 42 in 2013 to 185 in 2019. Despite the diversification […]


Dental hygienist shares healthy lunchbox tips for parents

Dental hygienist shares healthy lunchbox tips for parents

Dental decay is the leading cause of childhood hospital admissions in the UK. With many children consuming the recommended daily sugar intake from snacks alone, dental professionals are eager to share advice to help parents reduce sugar consumption and lower the risk of cavities. Dental hygienist, Tabitha Acret, has put together some simple tips for […]


Dental experts share tips to protect the pearly whites this Christmas

Dental experts share tips to protect the pearly whites this Christmas

Dental experts across the UK have taken to the local press and social media sites to share tips to protect the pearly whites this Christmas. With the festive season traditionally associated with indulging in sweet treats and sugar-laden drinks, dentists are keen to encourage the public to bear their smiles in mind as the big […]


New study raises concerns over sugar content of teething gels

New study raises concerns over sugar content of teething gels

A new study has raised concerns over the contents of teething gels designed for babies and toddlers.  Researchers from Public Health Wales discovered that many of the most popular products on the market contain potentially hazardous ingredients, including sugar (sucrose), alcohol, and lidocaine. Of 14 products that were analysed, 2 contained sucrose, and 6 contained […]


Derbyshire dentist supports calls for schools to go sugar-free

Derbyshire dentist supports calls for schools to go sugar-free

A Derbyshire dentist is lending his support to rallying calls from the Faculty of Dental Surgery. The FDS recently urged the government to encourage schools to go sugar-free in a bid to reduce the number of children suffering from tooth decay. Matthew Lamb, from Glendair Dental Practice in Alfreton, said that he and his team […]


Dental experts urge schools to go sugar-free to stem alarming rates of decay

Dental experts urge schools to go sugar-free to stem alarming rates of decay

Dental experts are calling for schools to go sugar-free in a bid to tackle rising rates of childhood decay. The Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons is appealing to the government in England to encourage schools across the country to adopt healthy eating policies and reduce sugar consumption. Dental decay is […]


Campaigners claim that half of breakfast cereals still contain too much sugar

Campaigners claim that half of breakfast cereals still contain too much sugar

Campaigners claim that half of breakfast cereals still contain too much sugar, despite the NHS urging manufacturers to reduce sugar content last summer. Research undertaken by Action on Sugar revealed that almost half of popular cereals still have excessive sugar content. Public Health England set a target of lowering sugar content to a maximum of […]


Experts warn against the dangers of sugar addiction, as some children need all their teeth extracted

Experts warn against the dangers of sugar addiction, as some children need all their teeth extracted

Dental experts have issued another warning over the impact of the nation’s sugar addiction, as figures reveal that 75,000 children had teeth extracted last year. Dentists all over the country have reported an increase in rates of decay, with some children suffering from such severe decay that they need all their teeth removing. In the […]


Action on Sugar calls for ban on milkshakes that contain more than 300 calories

Action on Sugar calls for ban on milkshakes that contain more than 300 calories

Action on Sugar has called for a ban on milkshakes and ‘freakshakes’ that contain more than 300 calories. The campaign group has suggested banning high street restaurants and fast food outlets from selling calorific shakes that are laden with sugar. Research conducted by Action on Sugar suggests that many of the shakes that are available […]


Dental health a major concern in Slough, as rates of childhood decay soar

Dental health a major concern in Slough, as rates of childhood decay soar

Dental health has been identified as a major concern in Slough after figures revealed that the number of children with oral health problems is almost double the national average. Recently, the council met to discuss the most recent statistics, which show that children in the town have worse oral health than in most other parts […]