IFST publishes sugar information statement
The IFST has released its latest Information Statement on sugars in order to provide a concise, evidence based summary of the key scientific facts around sugars.
Available as a free download from the IFST website (www.ifst.org), it is a reference point for governments and policy makers, as well as a resource for technical specialists.
Sugars are the basic building blocks of carbohydrates found in nature; they can be found in milk, tree saps and many fruits and vegetables. Their use in many foods is inevitable, but sugars are currently under extreme scrutiny, taking centre stage within governmental policy making due to their potential impacts on health and obesity.
