Sheffield's Sweet Enough

Sheffield is Sweet Enough is a community campaign to reduce sugar intake and improve health. The book provides low-sugar tips and recipes to help families make better choices on sugar. It is launched in response to obesity and tooth decay issues in the city.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 28 June 2021
Publisher: Meze Publishing

Sugar is becoming a major issue in Sheffield, and we are determined to address it. Sheffield is Sweet Enough is a community campaign aimed at assisting families in reducing their sugar consumption, serving as the inspiration for this delightful collection of ideas. We have reached out to local parents, students, nutritionists, and business owners to gather their low-sugar tips and recipes, ensuring that everyone in Sheffield has the knowledge and resources to make healthier sugar choices.

In this book, you will discover a wide range of ideas to support every food decision, from weaning to breakfast, lunchboxes, snacks, and family meals. It is disheartening to note that in Sheffield, 1 in 5 pregnant women are obese, and 1 in 4 children are overweight or obese when they start school. Additionally, there is a concerning level of tooth decay, with over 2,000 children being hospitalized to have their teeth removed within a year.

Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the Sheffield is Sweet Enough campaign has been launched to educate families about the dangers of excessive sugar consumption. We aim to provide valuable information on various foods, recommended daily limits, low-sugar swaps, and delicious recipes. Our goal is to ensure that everyone who can benefit from the content in this book has access to a copy. To achieve this, we are implementing a buy-1-give-1 scheme, where for every book purchased, we will donate one free copy to a community member.

The free copies of the book will be distributed at various locations throughout Sheffield, including community centers, schools, and libraries. By making this resource available to the wider community, we hope to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their sugar intake and promote a healthier lifestyle for all.

Let us join hands in the Sheffield is Sweet Enough campaign and work towards creating a sweeter, healthier future for our city. Together, we can make a positive impact on the well-being of our families and the community as a whole.

Weight: 290g
Dimension: 210 x 211 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781910863848