Sugar in fruit drinks for children 'unacceptably high'

[Northerner]

The amount of sugar in fruit juices, juice drinks and smoothies targeted at children is "unacceptably high", researchers and campaigners say.

They found an average of five teaspoons of sugar per 150ml serving in the 24 smoothies they surveyed - close to the daily limit for a young child.

In the journal BMJ Open, they argue such drinks should no longer count as one of the UK government's five-a-day.

But manufacturers say juices can make it easier to reach this target.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-35880639

 

[Rosiecarmel]

I was shocked when I realised how much sugar is in things aimed at kids. I never needed.to pay attention until my best friend had a baby and I became a defacto God parent (she's Muslim so doesn't do godparents but im pretty much one or "auntie Rosie!") and was looking at drinks. Even fruit shoots and things that aren't one of your five a day but aimed for young children are extremely high in sugar!

 

[Sally71]

Always get the fruit shoots with blue lids, they are sugar free (almost)