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It has been a good Summer so far for Sugar Smart Exeter, as we start to contact our key organisations to encourage and support Sugar Smart action. Thank you to everyone who filled out the Sugar Smart survey this year - as a result we are hoping to work with:
- Leisure Centres
- Hospitals
- Shops near secondary schools
We have made good progress, with Wonford Sports Centre being the first leisure centre to sign a pledge and conversations continuing with local hospitals.
As ever, we will welcome and support any organisation looking to take Sugar Smart action. Visit the website or email us for more information.
Events
Recently, Sugar Smart Exeter has supported two fantastic events - the Children's Centre Playday in Belmont Park and the Pop Up Games in Priory Park, organised by Exeter City Community Trust.
We are excited to be attending Powderham Food Festival in October, where we are holding a Sugar Smart session with a talk and family friendly activities. Hope to see some of you there! |
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Are you passionate about creating a healthier food environment within Devon?
We are looking to recruit Sugar Smart ambassadors to advocate for action within organisations.
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We want to make a real difference in Devon, but to do that we need enthusiastic volunteers! The more people talking about taking Sugar Smart action, the more this will become a reality for our food environment.
As a Sugar Smart ambassador you will:
- Attend free Sugar Smart ambassador training
- Receive support and resources to take Sugar Smart action in Devon
- Have the opportunity to improve food and promote health in your local area
- Be part of a community inspired to create a better food environment
- Develop or improve skills in communication, health promotion and behaviour change.
If you are interested in attending training, or hearing more about becoming an ambassador, email the team.
Sugar in the News
Sugar Smart campaigns are launching all over the country thanks to the help of Sustain and Jamie Oliver's Food Foundation. The campaigns aim to raise awareness and encourage organisations and members of the public to take Sugar Smart action.
The parents' jury gives a voice to parents on the food available and promoted to their families. To find out more and to apply click here.
Men who consume a lot of added sugar had an increased
risk of depression. Men with the highest intake had a 23% increased chance of
suffering a common mental health disorder than those who consumed the lowest levels of
sugar.
High maternal sugar intake during pregnancy may increase
the risk of allergy and allergic asthma in babies. This study found a link between increased
intake of free sugars during pregnancy and dust mite, cat and grass allergies
and asthma.
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