who consume high amounts of FS and their major food sources of FS. This information could inform whether a 'high risk' or 'population' strategy to reducing FS.
How much free sugar do Australians consume? Findings from a national survey Adyya Gupta,1 Lisa G. Smithers,2 Annette Braunack-Mayer,1,2 Jane Harford3
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ustralia is the fifth most obese country among the 35 countries within the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).1 The prevalence of overweight or obesity among Australian adults has increased from 56% in 1995 to 63.4% (11.2 million people) in 2014– 15,2 and around 4.4% (one million people) have type 2 diabetes3 and 25% of adults have untreated tooth decay (dental caries).4 These preventable conditions share a common dietary risk factor: free sugars (FS).5,6 The World Health Organization (WHO) defines FS as “all monosaccharides and disaccharides added to foods by the manufacturer, cook, or consumer, plus sugars naturally present in honey, syrups, and fruit juices” and makes a strong recommendation to limit intake of FS to
