The Change from the Life Sugar Smart App to the NHS Food Scanner
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In 2016, a Public Health England campaign revealed that on average, children aged 4-10 consume the equivalent of 5,500 sugar cubes per year, three times the recommended amount. This was the driving force behind the original Change4Life Sugar Smart app, a tool designed to combat hidden sugars in food and drink. The app's evolution into the new NHS Food Scanner marks a significant change in the UK's public health strategy.
