Sugar

Sugar is a carbohydrate and a source of energy, but too much sugar in the diet can contribute to health problems, including obesity and tooth decay.

Follow the links below to find information about sugar and its health effects.

Reviewed May 2011

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Title:   Sugar
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Sugar is a carbohydrate and provides a source of energy. Sugar can take many forms including white, raw or brown sugar, honey or corn syrup. Too much sugar in the diet can contribute to health problems including obesity and tooth decay. People with diabetes can have a small amount of sugar but should limit or avoid foods in which the main ingredient is sugar, such as sweets and cakes.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Sugar - Yes, you're sweet enough!
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   The food that we call sugar is a carbohydrate called sucrose, which is made up from 2 smaller carbohydrates - fructose and glucose. Glucose is used by our body for energy, and fructose is quickly changed into glucose in our body.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Child nutrition - juices and sweet drinks
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Encourage children to drink and enjoy water. Sweet drinks such as juice, cordial and soft drinks may cause health problems for children if consumed in large amounts. Problems may include tooth decay, diarrhoea and a poor appetite.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Chocolate
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Chocolate is made from cocoa beans. Components in cocoa beans such as antioxidants may help protect against degenerative illnesses like heart disease and cancer. Chocolate also contains protein, fat, iron, caffeine and other substances. There is no evidence that chocolate causes acne.
Date:   Jan 2011

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