The Public Health England report on sugar - What's it all about?

Public Health England’s (PHE) ‘Sugar reduction: the evidence for action’ report was released in October 2015. It discussed the evidence, problems and actions needed to counter the growing issue of high-sugar consumption in the UK.

Nearly one in four adults in the UK are obese, resulting in health problems and treatments costing the NHS £5.1bn each year. The report highlights how excessive sugar consumption is contributing to the epidemic levels of obesity and outlines comprehensive policies that could dramatically improve the health of the UK population.

The report places a responsibility on health professionals to provide practical steps to help patients lower their sugar intake. Read more in this one-page summary.