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A UK industry-funded organisation set up to improve 'knowledge and understanding about the contributions of sugar and other carbohydrates to a healthy balanced diet'. It is funded principally by the sugar producers [[British Sugar]] and [[Tate & Lyle]]. Since 1990 it has financed nutrition research and produced leaflets and advertising campaigns designed to persuade academics, health professionals, teachers and schoolchildren of the health benefits of eating sugar.
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[[File:Sugar bureau logo.gif|right|300px|thumb|The logo of the [[Sugar Bureau]] before it was rebranded as [[Sugar Nutrition UK]]]]
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The Sugar Bureau was a UK industry-funded organisation set up in 1964 to improve 'knowledge and understanding about the contributions of sugar and other carbohydrates to a healthy balanced diet'. The Bureau changed its name to [[Sugar Nutrition UK]] on 9 January 2012.<ref>Sugar Nutrition UK [http://www.sugarnutrition.org.uk/Press-Release-Sugar-Nutrition-UK-new-name-for-the-Sugar-Bureau.aspx NEWS & PRESS RELEASES: SUGAR NUTRITION UK – THE NEW NAME FOR THE SUGAR BUREAU] January 2012</ref>
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According to the Bureau in 2001: 'It is funded principally by [[British Sugar]] and [[Tate and Lyle]], with smaller contributions from [[Irish Sugar]] and the UK sugar merchants association.'<ref name="about2001">Sugar Bureau [http://web.archive.org/web/20010306001739/http://www.sugar-bureau.co.uk/ABOUTUS/ABOUTUS.htm About Us], retrieved from the Internet archive of 6 March 2001, accessed 28 April 2013.</ref> In 2006 this statement changed to read 'It is funded principally by UK sugar manufacturers.' <ref>Sugar Bureau [http://web.archive.org/web/20060927094557/http://www.sugar-bureau.co.uk/about_us/index.html About Us], Retrieved from the Internet Archive of 27 September 2006 on 28 April 2013</ref>
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In 2001 it stated that 'Since 1990, The Sugar Bureau has been involved in promoting nutrition research and raising awareness among academics, health professionals, the media and the public about the role of sugars in the diet.'<ref name="about2001"/>
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==People==
 
==People==
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===Circa 2009===
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Dr [[Alison Boyd]] Director | Dr [[Mary Harrington]] Nutrition Communications Manager | Mrs [[Jenny Clements]] Information and Administration Manager<ref>Sugar Bureau [http://web.archive.org/web/20090725060246/http://www.sugar-bureau.co.uk/contact.html Contact Us] retrieved from the Internet Archive of 25 July 2009 on 28 April 2013</ref>
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===Circa 2007===
 
*[[Richard Cottrell]] Director
 
*[[Richard Cottrell]] Director
 
*[[Hannah Theobald]] Consumer Communications Manager   
 
*[[Hannah Theobald]] Consumer Communications Manager   
 
*[[Alison Boyd]] Research Director  
 
*[[Alison Boyd]] Research Director  
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Alison’s  interest in Nutrition and Health led her to complete an Honours Degree in Human Nutrition at the University of Ulster, Coleraine in 1993 with State Registration in Dietetics. On graduating, she pursued a career in Nutritional Research, with a doctorate at UUC. The thrust of her work centred on Diabetes, focusing on clinical and experimental studies. During this time, she presented her research at both national and international scientific conferences, and applied her skills as a Dietitian by carrying out clinical duties at the Causeway Hospitals Trust. On completion of her PhD in 1997, she was appointed Senior Dietitian at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast where she specialised in Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition, and successfully completed the PENG Clinical Update course. In 2001, she took up the post as Research Director where she now heads the Research Programme – funding scientific research in academic institutions both in the UK and Europe. She is a member of the British Dietetic Association, Nutrition Society, Diabetes UK, European Association for the Study of Diabetes, Association for the Study of Obesity and European Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.
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*[[Anna Wheeler]] Health Professionals Communication Manager
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*[[Joanna Grinsted]] Information Manager
  
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==Contact, Affiliations, Resources, Notes==
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*[[Anna Wheeler]] Health Professionals Communication Manager
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===Contact===
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Anna graduated with a BSc (Hons) degree in Nutrition/Food Science from the University of Surrey. She spent her third year at university on a professional placement in the nutrition department of Unilever Bestfoods UK. Her final year research project investigated the effects of high and low glycaemic index foods on human lipid profiles, the results of which were presented at the Nutrition Society's Summer meeting 2003. She has been awarded a prize for professional commitment from the Institute of Food Science and Technology for her final year work. Anna is a Registered Associate Nutritionist. She is also a member of the Nutrition Society, the Institute of Food Science and Technology and the Association for the Study of Obesity. Anna joined The Sugar Bureau as a Nutrition Scientist working in the communications section in November 2003. The primary focus of her role is to communicate the scientific evidence surrounding nutrition, in both health and disease, to Heath Professionals. This is achieved primarily through articles for the Health Professional media, but also through supporting Health Professional conferences.
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:Circa 2009
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:25 Floral Street
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:London
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:WC2E 9DS
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:Tel +44 (0)20 7189 8301
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:Fax +44 (0)20 7031 8101
  
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*[[Joanna Grinsted]] Information Manager
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:info@sugar-bureau.co.uk
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Jo graduated from King’s College London with a BSc (Hons) degree in Nutrition. Her final year dissertation concentrated on the incidence of obesity in the Western Pacific Islands. She joined The Sugar Bureau team in October 2003 as Nutrition Scientist. Her role is pivotal to the smooth running of the Bureau. Jo studies the scientific literature to keep abreast of the latest nutrition research, and summarises key papers for the team. The other major focus of her job is to co-ordinate the publication of the two bulletins which we sponsor – Nutrition in practice and Dental Digest. Jo is a member of The Nutrition Society; the Nutritionists in Industry Group and the Association for the Study of Obesity. She is also a Registered Associate Nutritionist.
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:www.sugar-bureau.co.uk
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Web: Web Archive holdings of [http://web.archive.org/web/*/www.sugar-bureau.co.uk www.sugar-bureau.co.uk]
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===Affiliations===
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*[[Social Issues Research Centre]] |
  
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==Resources==
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===Resources===
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*Jane Cassidy [http://www.bmj.com/content/344/bmj.d8315 OBSERVATIONS: Lobby Watch The Sugar Bureau] ''BMJ'' 2012; 344 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.d8315 (Published 4 January 2012)
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* Benjamin Mee [http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/1999/jan/05/features11.g25 Pure, white and no longer quite so deadly...] Sugar, once thought of as second only to alcohol in the hate-stakes, is being rehabilitated. ''The Guardian'', Tuesday 5 January 1999.
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*David Miller and Claire Harkins,[http://www.alicerap.eu/blog/102-sugar,-industry-documents-and-research-on-corporate-influences-on-addiction.html Sugar, Industry documents and research on corporate influences on addiction], Addiction and Lifestyles in Contemporary Europe Reframing Addictions Project (ALICE RAP), 28 April 2013
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*John Yudkin '[[Attack is the best defence]]' Chapter 21 in ''Pure White and Deadly'' Penguin, 1988.
  
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John Yudkin '[[Attack is the best defence]]' Chapter 21 in ''Pure White and Deadly'' Penguin, 1988.
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===Notes===
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<references/>
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[[Category:Food Industry lobby groups]]

Latest revision as of 11:35, 15 May 2013

The logo of the Sugar Bureau before it was rebranded as Sugar Nutrition UK

The Sugar Bureau was a UK industry-funded organisation set up in 1964 to improve 'knowledge and understanding about the contributions of sugar and other carbohydrates to a healthy balanced diet'. The Bureau changed its name to Sugar Nutrition UK on 9 January 2012.[1]

According to the Bureau in 2001: 'It is funded principally by British Sugar and Tate and Lyle, with smaller contributions from Irish Sugar and the UK sugar merchants association.'[2] In 2006 this statement changed to read 'It is funded principally by UK sugar manufacturers.' [3]

In 2001 it stated that 'Since 1990, The Sugar Bureau has been involved in promoting nutrition research and raising awareness among academics, health professionals, the media and the public about the role of sugars in the diet.'[2]


People

Circa 2009

Dr Alison Boyd Director | Dr Mary Harrington Nutrition Communications Manager | Mrs Jenny Clements Information and Administration Manager[4]

Circa 2007

Contact, Affiliations, Resources, Notes

Contact

Circa 2009
25 Floral Street
London
WC2E 9DS
Tel +44 (0)20 7189 8301
Fax +44 (0)20 7031 8101
info@sugar-bureau.co.uk
www.sugar-bureau.co.uk

Web: Web Archive holdings of www.sugar-bureau.co.uk

Affiliations

Resources

Notes

  1. ↑ Sugar Nutrition UK NEWS & PRESS RELEASES: SUGAR NUTRITION UK – THE NEW NAME FOR THE SUGAR BUREAU January 2012
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Sugar Bureau About Us, retrieved from the Internet archive of 6 March 2001, accessed 28 April 2013.
  3. ↑ Sugar Bureau About Us, Retrieved from the Internet Archive of 27 September 2006 on 28 April 2013
  4. ↑ Sugar Bureau Contact Us retrieved from the Internet Archive of 25 July 2009 on 28 April 2013
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