The amount of sugar we eat should be severely restricted, experts said yesterday, as new research revealed the extent of tooth decay caused by our diets.
Researchers concluded that sugars should make up no more than 3 per cent of total energy intake — about 15g a day, well under the amount found in one can of cola.
The study, published today in the journal BMC Public Health, looked at health records from countries across the world to compare dental records with diet over time. They found that adults were far more likely to have tooth decay than children, and its prevalence increased in line with sugar consumption.
“Tooth decay is a serious problem worldwide and reducing sugar intake makes a huge difference.” said