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The Sugar Bureau

Improving knowledge and understanding about the contributions of sugar and other carbohydrates to a healthy balanced diet.

Established in 1964, The Sugar Bureau is an association fostering research, communication and information on sugar and health..

It is funded principally by UK sugar manufacturers.

Since 1990, The Sugar Bureau has been involved in promoting nutrition research and raising awareness among academics, health professionals, the media and the public about the role of sugars in the diet.

  • EATING FOR HEALTH

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    Eating a healthy, balanced diet along with taking regular exercise is key to physical and mental wellbeing. No foods should be considered as ‘good or bad’ as all foods play an important role in the diet. It is only when foods are eaten in excess that health problems result. Read on ...

  • CARB FACTS

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    What about soft drinks – don't they make you fat?
    Doesn't eating sugary foods cause a rush in blood sugar, followed by a low?
    These, and many other, questions will be answered as you browse through this section. Read on ...

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  • HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

    The Sugar Bureau is committed to providing science-based, up-to-date information on nutrition issues to health professionals. Visit this section to find out more about our resources – Nutrition in Practice and Patient Leaflets. Read more ...

  • FOR SCHOOLS

    This section details the background to sugar as a foodstuff and chronicles its history, geography and production . Also included is a section on the different types of sugar and the science explaining how sugar is made by plants. Read more ...

  • SCIENCE CENTRE

    Visit the Science Centre to catch up on the latest Summaries of Recent Research on some important issues in carbohydrate nutrition. Also in this section is information about the major lifestyle diseases. Read more ...