Here's our regular curation of the top content about sugar we've seen this week.
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Lifestyle
Here's how much sugar is actually in some of the biggest drinks in the US
Why there is so much sugar in supposedly savoury foods
Don't be fooled by seemingly healthy breakfast options
How much grams of sugar are found in our children's lunchboxes?
Ways for Parents to Become Savvy About Hidden Added Sugars
Health
Change your diet to save both water and your health
Health Matters: Does Sugar Cause Cancer?
Moms-to-Be: Too Much Sugar During Pregnancy Can Hurt Your Baby
It's high time to can energy drinks over caffeine, sugar concerns
Sugardemic
Children's Health: Childhood Obesity
Industry
Sugar hit to Gympie region growers from health warnings
Coca-Cola's swoop for Costa Coffee will cut its exposure to sugar
Coca-Cola GB packaing updated in response to sugar tax
Labels
New sugar label rules about maple syrup, honey coming soon
Maple syrup, honey labels to be spared 'added sugar' label
How sweet it isn't: New cider labels and scales reshape its image
Sugar Tax
Soda tax may sound chic health-wise, but dietitians say it's a feeble idea
Malaysia considering tax on soft drinks to reduce obesity
Industry questions WHO's conviction about health impact of sugar taxes
Better to tax high-sugar food instead of soda only, think tanks say
California prepares for a new war over soda taxes
Call for fast food to be taxed at highest rate of VAT
Industry questions WHO's conviction about health impact of sugar taxes
How does sugar compare to tobacco? A teaspoon of sugar or one cigarette will not harm you. But over time, the habit can be fatal. Unlike Big Tobacco, Big Sugar deliberately targets children. And added sugar has become so pervasive within the food environment that we can't avoid it even if we wanted to.
