9 years ago
Scientific experts: Sugar intake 'should be halved'
A committee of scientists has advised the government to halve the current recommended daily intake of sugar. Nutrition experts say no more than 5% of daily calories should come from added sugar - about seven teaspoons. Most people consume at least twice this limit. The government has said it will accept the recommendations and will use them to develop its national strategy on childhood obesity, which is due out later this year.
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