Research and analysis

Sugar reduction: from evidence into action

This report details a review of the evidence on interventions to help the nation reduce their sugar consumption.

Documents

Sugar reduction: the evidence for action

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Sugar reduction: the evidence for action, annexe 1, background

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Sugar reduction: the evidence for action, annexe 2, fiscal evidence review

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Sugar reduction: the evidence for action, annexe 3, marketing evidence review

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Sugar reduction: the evidence for action, annexe 4, analysis of price promotions

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Update: Analysis of price promotions 2017 to 2018

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Sugar reduction: the evidence for action, annexe 5, food supply

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Sugar reduction: the evidence for action, annexe 6, knowledge, education, training and tools

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Sugar reduction: the evidence for action, annexe 7, local activity

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Details

This document brings together the international evidence on interventions to help reduce the nation’s sugar consumption, as requested by the Department of Health. It contains options including further regulation of promotions, restrictions on the marketing of high sugar products, the impact of fiscal measures and a voluntary reformulation programme. This is the first time the evidence on the subject has been collated and assessed.

Published 22 October 2015
Last updated 28 December 2020 + show all updates
  1. Added update to Annexe 4.

  2. First published.