Update from Isle of Wight Council

Many of us are consuming too much sugar, but the problem is that most of us don’t know about the damaging effects it can have on our health.  

Here on the Island:

• nearly a quarter of Reception year children (aged 4-5 years) are overweight or obese

• a third of Year 6 children (aged 10-11 years) are overweight or obese

• two-thirds are overweight or obese when they reach adulthood

• a quarter of5 year olds have signs of decayed, missing or filled teeth

• 6.6% of the population registered with GP practices aged 17 and over are recorded as having type 2 diabetes

• on average more than 6 people die every month from preventable cardiovascular disease

In response to an Island-wide survey identifying a need to increase awareness of hidden sugars and its impact on health, the Council has teamed up with Jamie Oliver and Sustain, Isle of Wight NHS and other partners on the Island to launch a new campaign – Sugar Smart Isle of Wight.

We would like to invite you to become “Sugar Smart”, by joining us to make healthy choices easier for people on the Isle of Wight. We are encouraging businesses and organisations to:

• Raise awareness of hidden sugars and its impact on health through the provision of Sugar Smart materials

• Promote healthier choices such as stocking healthier food and drink in tuck shops for staff

Join the Sugar Smart Isle of Wight initiative to make small changes that could make a big difference -sign-up and make a pledge. Together we can lead healthier happier lives and reduce sugar consumption. Join us!

JOIN HERE 

For more information about the Sugar Smart Isle of Wight campaign:

• Sugar Smart Isle of Wight: Local Information and Updates

• Sugar Smart Isle of Wight Call to Action

• Contact details: Isle of Wight Council Public Health Department: publichealth@iow.gov.uk