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31 January 2014

  

How about a sugar Febfast?

Excessive sugar consumption can be detrimental to health as it contributes to the energy content of food and has been associated with tooth decay.

The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend that people limit their intake of foods and drinks containing added sugars to reduce the risk of dental caries and excess weight gain.

Sugar sweetened beverages have high levels of sugar and drinking these can significantly contribute to tooth decay. Tooth decay is caused by bacteria in the mouth using sugar from foods and drinks to produce acids that dissolve and damage the teeth.

If you’re feeling like the lunchtime soft drink, afternoon pick me up and after dinner treats are getting a bit out of hand, FebFast Sugar is just the tonic.

This Friday's drinks may be the last one for a while for people who are starting on the Febfast challenge.

For the month of February, many Aussies have pledged to give up a habit for Febfast, such as alcohol, Facebook or sugar.

Money raised through Febfast goes to programs which help the most vulnerable of these young people and families who are tackling serious alcohol and drug issues.

So why not consider taking on the Febfast challenge for a good cause?

 

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Source: Febfast

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