Posts Tagged ‘sugar intake’
Dental Charity Raises Concerns About The Modern Diet
The UK’s leading dental charity has raised concerns about the modern diet, after shocking figures revealed that thousands of children were receiving hospital treatment for decay each year. Dr Nigel Carter OBE, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, warned that the modern diet, which is rich in sugar, is contributing to high levels […]
Researchers Suggest Cutting Sugar Intake To 5tsp Per Day
Researchers from Newcastle University have urged people to reduce their sugar intake to five teaspoons per day. A study by scientists at Newcastle University claims that the recommended sugar intake should be halved to 5 teaspoons per day after research revealed the implications of increased sugar consumption. The World Health Organisation recommends a daily intake […]
‘Healthy” Smoothies Could Contain More Sugar Than Fizzy Drinks
‘At this time of the year many of us vow to go on a health kick, promising to eat more fruit and vegetables and hit the gym more frequently, but have you ever stopped to think what goes into the smoothies you buy? Research has shown that some smoothies, which are advertised as healthy drinks, […]
VAT increase may improve oral health
The increase on VAT may actually improve oral health, as prices on confectionary and fizzy drinks will increase. Recent figures also show that large confectionary companies are reducing the size of many of their products to try and counteract the VAT increase. Smaller bars means less sugar, which is beneficial for oral health. Angus Kennedy, […]
BDTA promotes Change 4 Life campaign at dental showcase
The British Dental Trade Association set up an exhibit to support the Department of Health’s Change 4 Life campaign at Showcase 2010. The Change 4 Life campaign was launched to try and encourage members of the public to adapt a healthy lifestyle and combine healthy eating with exercise; the programme is trying to raise awareness […]
American dentists stocking up on left over candy
Halloween has been and gone but for many dentists the days after the Halloween holiday are amongst the busiest in the year. Across America, dentists are collecting left over candy to raise money for local charities and contribute to supporting troops abroad. A huge number of dentists in the USA are offering buy back schemes, […]
Survey reveals young Scots have poor standards of oral hygiene
The Scottish Health Survey has revealed that young Scots have poor oral hygiene, which is consequently affecting their oral health. The survey found that older people are much more likely to keep an eye on their sugar intake than those in the 16-24 age bracket. According to the NHS and dental experts across the UK, […]
Dental experts offer parents advice
Parents are constantly bombarded with advice and information about what to feed their kids, how to put them to bed and how to keep them safe and healthy; however, even the most health-conscious parents may be giving their children foods and drinks that may be damaging their teeth. For many years now, there has been […]
People may be eating up to 46 teaspoons of sugar without even realising
A study has revealed that food manufacturers are putting increasing amounts of sugar in their food products. The research project, which was recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, concluded that not only were manufacturers stuffing their foods with sugar, but, alarmingly, consumers were completely unaware how much sugar they were eating; […]
