The government’s Change4 Life campaign recommended sugar guidelines are:
- Children aged 4 to 6 years old shouldn’t have more than 19g of added sugar per day – that’s 5 cubes (based on 4g sugar cubes).
- Kids aged 7 to 10 years old should have no more than 24g per day – that’s 6 cubes (based on 4g sugar cubes).
- From 11 years up, kids should have no more than 30g per day – that’s 7 cubes (based on 4g sugar cubes).
- No more than 5% of people’s (from 2 years old and above) daily energy intake should come from free sugars. This is a halving of the old recommendation.
We all know the pitfalls of consuming of consuming too much sugar, so remember:
- Without us realising it, we are all eating too much sugar, saturated fat and salt.
- Too much sugar can cause tooth decay, leading to pain, sleepless nights and days off school or work to have dental treatment.
- There are surprising amounts of sugar, saturated fat and salt in everyday food and drinks we give to our kids.
- Sugar-sweetened soft drinks, fruit juices, confectionery, biscuits, breakfast cereals, buns, cakes and pastries are some of the biggest contributors to children’s sugar, saturated fat and salt intake.
Download the NEW Be Food Smart app to see what’s in your food and make healthier choices.
If you are in the Plymouth area, the SpaDental Plymouth practice are planning a number of days over February specifically for parents to take their children in for a dental check up. The first day is during the school half term, on Thursday 16th February 2017. Phone 01752 663870 or email the practice at plymouth@spadental.co.uk to book your child an appointment and follow the “Be Food Smart – Children’s Event” event on the Plymouth Facebook page.
- Children’s Dentistry
- Watch Out For The Hidden Sugar Nasties In Your Food!
- Ask your Dental team a question