Action on Sugar
| Formation | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Type | Charity |
| Registration no. | 1098818 |
| Headquarters | London |
Region | England |
| Fields | Nutrition, Health |
Chairman | Prof. Graham MacGregor |
| Website | www |
Action on Sugar is a registered UK charity formed in 2014 by a group of specialists concerned about sugar and its impact on health. Through research and lobbying the group works to highlight the harmful effects of a high sugar diet and desirability of reducing the amount of added sugar contained in processed foods.[1]
Professor Graham MacGregor, a cardiologist at Queen Mary University of London is chair of both of Action on Sugar and Action on Salt.[2]
It argues for more regulation of health and nutrition claims. [3] It is particularly concerned about the “dangerously high” levels of sugar in on-the-go sweet snacks and highlighted Aldi’s Specially Selected Triple Chocolate Cookies, which contained 39g sugar per 80g serving.[4]
Research
Published studies in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology journal by expert advisors associated with Action on Sugar have highlighted the cost to public health of excessive amounts of sugar in carbonated drinks.[5] Research findings are frequently contested by UK food and beverage industry groups, specifically, the Food and Drink Federation.[6]
In February 2016, Action on Sugar research highlighted the levels of sugar found in hot drinks purchased from many high street chains such as Costa Coffee and Starbucks. Sugar is seen as a significant contributor to the high levels of obesity, tooth decay and Type 2 diabetes found in many developed economies such as the United Kingdom.[7]
Public Health England published targets for the reduction of sugar in a range of products in March 2017.[8]
See also
References
- ^ "Action on Sugar, About Us". Action on Sugar. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
- ^ "Chief medic calls for food taxes to cut salt and sugar intake". Guardian. 21 December 2018. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- ^ "Nutri-Score blocks 'health-halo' effects caused by claims on sugar, but should such claims be allowed at all?". Food Navigator. 18 August 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
- ^ "'Dangerously high' levels of sugar in on-the-go sweet snacks slammed". The Grocer. 8 April 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
- ^ Daneshkhu, Scheherazade (6 January 2016). "Calls to cut sugar in fizzy drinks by 40%". Financial Times. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
- ^ Daneshkhu, Scheherazade (30 November 2015). "Commons health committee puts weight behind UK sugar tax". Financial Times. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
- ^ Brignall, Miles (17 February 2016). "The cafes serving drinks with 25 teaspoons of sugar per cup". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
- ^ "Cut sugar in cakes, chocolate by 20%, industry told". BBC News. 30 March 2017. Retrieved 30 March 2017.