1. Sugar Smart!
January 2016
Children and Families

2. Be Sugar Smart!
Did you know that too much sugar in our bodies is stored as fat…? This makes us become overweight and is bad for our health. Too much sugar increases our risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers and tooth decay.

3. How much sugar can we have…?
Age
Recommended maximum added sugar intake
Sugar cubes
4-6
No more than 19g per day 5
7-10
No more than 24g per day 6
11+
No more than 30g per day 7
Added sugars: These are free sugars that have been added by a food manufacturer, cook or consumer to a food and include those sugars naturally found in unsweetened fruit juice, honey and syrups.

4. We think we don't eat much sugar - but it all adds up!
The highest contributors to added sugar in the diet of 4 to 10 year olds are:
30% from drinks (including 16% from soft drinks)
29% mainly from biscuits, cakes and breakfast cereals
22% from sweets, chocolate, table sugar, jams and other sweet spreads
12% from yoghurts, fromage frais, ice-cream, and other dairy desserts

5. Download the new FREE Change4Life sugar swap app today!
Want to know how much sugar you are eating…..?
Download the new FREE Change4Life sugar swap app today!

6. For further information and resources about healthy eating and physical activity for you and your family see the Change4Life website