Sugar should be no more than 5% of daily calories, say nutrition experts

Scientific advisory committee on nutrition urges government to halve previous recommended limit of sugar to tackle obesity and tooth decay

Dietary sugar should account for no more than 5% of daily calories consumed, half the previous recommended limit, the UK’s official nutrition advisers have said.

The guidance, which reflects concerns about growing prevalence of obesity and tooth decay, is accompanied by a specific warning that consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks, including squash and fizzy beverages, should be minimised.

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