Posts Tagged ‘soft drinks ’
New sugar tax comes into play in the UK
A tax on sugary drinks has come into force across the UK. As of Friday 6th April 2018, prices on certain products will increase in line with a new sugar levy, which is designed to tackle rising rates of obesity and dental health issues. The government revealed plans to introduce the tax in 2017 and […]
US dentist publishes gruesome pictures to show the damage caused by fizzy drinks
An American dentist has published a series of gruesome images to show the damage popular fizzy drinks and energy drinks can cause to the teeth. Although it’s not strictly true that a tooth will dissolve in a glass of cola overnight, Dr Tom Bierman’s photographs show the alarming damage these sugary, acidic drinks can cause. […]
New research reveals shocking sugar content of popular soft drinks
New research has revealed the shocking sugar content of some of the United Kingdom’s favourite and most popular soft drinks. Data analysis conducted by Business Insider showed that a 500ml bottle of Lucozade contains 62 grammes of sugar, which equates to the same as three doughnuts. Coca Cola contains 54 grammes and Ribena Blackcurrant contains […]
MSP Warns of Soft Drink Tax Job Cuts
A Member of the Scottish Parliament has warned that a new tax on soft drinks could lead to job losses in Scotland. MSP for Cumbernaud and Kilsyth, Jamie Hepburn, said that a proposed tax on sugary drinks could affect one of Scotland’s most iconic companies, AG Barr. The firm, which is most famous for producing […]
Research Leads To Call For Soft Drinks Warnings
A dental expert has called for sugary drinks to come with warning labels after a study confirmed that drinking sugary drinks increases the risk of decay by up to 46 per cent. Dr Jason Armfield, from the University of Adelaide and the Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, revealed that a study involving more […]
Australian kids’ oral health poor
A new study has revealed that many children in Australia have poor oral health. Child Health Survey, which was commissioned by Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, discovered that 50% of Ozzy six-year-olds experienced tooth decay. It also found that 57% of children aged 12 to 15 experienced tooth decay in their permanent teeth. The […]
