Sugar and health: Fact sheets
Does sugar cause tooth decay?
This information sheet explains the many causes of tooth decay and offers advice on what you can do to minimise your risk.
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Does sugar make kids hyperactive?
This information sheet looks at how this idea came to be and the reasons your kids may be hyperactive!
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How much sugar are we eating?
While obesity across the world continues to rise, we cannot assume the same is true for sugar intake. In this information sheet, we look a little more closely at the data.
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Is sugar really toxic?
There has been a barrage of books and media reports telling us that sugar is ‘toxic’ and should be avoided, so what is the truth?
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Sugar & diabetes
This information sheet will explain what causes diabetes and provide you with some diet and lifestyle tips to help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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The role of sugar in food
Replacing sugar in manufactured foods and drinks is not as easy as it seems.. find out why.
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Sugar & exercise
This information sheet explains the role of carbohydrates, including sugar, in providing energy for exercise and how adjusting your carbohydrate intake can improve your sporting performance.
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Sugar & a healthy body weight
How can you enjoy sugar and maintain a healthy body weight?
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Can you be addicted to sugar?
Let’s take a closer look at the truth behind “sugar addiction”.
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Sugar, vitamins & minerals
We hear reports about how sugar is‘empty kilojoules’ and ‘dilutes’ nutrients in the diet, but is this really the case?
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