Children consume more sugar from meals at home than at school or in snacks, a study suggests. The findings claim cereal, ready meals and desserts are fuelling obesity and tooth decay more than sweets. The study also found average sugar intake was higher at breakfast than at any other meal or snack time – at 8.8g. Researchers said there were no statistically significant differences in free sugar intake associated with age, gender, ethnicity or deprivation. The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition says free sugar should be limited to 5 per cent of daily energy intake.

Source: Daily Mail May 11, 2021 22:05 UTC