Posts Tagged ‘sugary drinks’
Tooth Decay Affects More Than 10% Of 3 Year Olds, Survey Confirms
A new survey has confirmed that more than 10 per cent of England’s 3 year olds have tooth decay. Research carried out by Public Health England revealed that 12 per cent of 3 year olds had signs of dental decay. The survey involved around 54,000 children at nurseries, playgroups and community children’s centres around the […]
Health Experts Urge Parents To Choose Water Over Fruit Drinks
Health experts are urging parents to avoid fruit drinks, which are comprised of sugar in a bid to reduce rates of tooth decay, obesity and diabetes. “Clever marketing strategies” are luring parents into thinking that they are giving their children healthy drinks, when many of the products marketed as healthy actually contain more sugar than […]
Nutritionist Warns Against Sugary Fruit Juices And Smoothies
A leading nutritionist has warned people against fruit juices and smoothies this summer, with thousands of people looking to shed pounds ready to hit the beach. Catherine Matthews, a nutritionist at Tesco, is helping to compile advice for members of the public looking to improve their diet and lose weight this summer; she said that […]
Diabetes Risk Increased By Drinking Just One Sugary Drink Per Day
A study has revealed that drinking just one sugary drink per day can increase the risk of developing type-2 diabetes by one fifth. The study, which involved more than 30,000 adults in eight European countries, was overseen by the Medical Research Council’s epidemiology unit. The research revealed that drinking just 12oz, equivalent to one can […]
Dentist Issue Warning In Light Of Sugary Drinks Facts
Dentists have issued a warning about the sugar content of the nation’s favourite drinks. Investigations have revealed that many of the drinks we love contain a vast amount of sugar and even those branded as ‘healthy’ are hiding numerous spoonfuls of sugar. Researchers found that a coffee sold by high street chain, Starbucks, contained as […]
Dentists Campaign for Warnings on Sugary Drinks
Irish dentists are calling for warnings to be printed on sugary drinks, following the release of alarming figures relating to rates of decay among children. According to recent figures, 50 percent of 12 year olds and 75 percent of 15 year olds in the country have decay and dentists believe this is largely due […]