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Research focus: sugar consumption

Childhood obesity and dental caries are major public health issues in the UK associated with excess free sugars. In 2015 the World Health Organization recommended the consumption of sugar be limited to 10% of total dietary energy and 5% for health benefits.
Posted 28 April 2017 - 12:54
 
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