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11/11/2014
Call For Action On Sugar In Children's Drinks
Calls are being made to have fruit juices removed from the list of 'five a day' healthy items over the amount of sugar they contain.
Currently a 150ml glass of unsweetened fruit juice counts towards your five-a-day.
However, according to campaign group Action on Sugar, many children's juice drinks contain up to six teaspoons of sugar.
The group claims current guidelines are "baffling".
Public Health England however, said that current advice is sound and consuming five or more portions a day helps reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers.
(MH/CD)
Currently a 150ml glass of unsweetened fruit juice counts towards your five-a-day.
However, according to campaign group Action on Sugar, many children's juice drinks contain up to six teaspoons of sugar.
The group claims current guidelines are "baffling".
Public Health England however, said that current advice is sound and consuming five or more portions a day helps reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers.
(MH/CD)
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