Reducing Free Sugar Intakes: A Role for Sweet Taste

This randomised controlled trial aims to assess the effects of three different types of dietary advice for reducing free sugar intakes, on intakes of free sugar, in a sample of the UK population.

Inclusion Criteria:aged 18-65 years;able to provide consent and complete all study materials;consuming >5% of TEI from free sugars;residing in the South of England, and able to attend Bournemouth University for testing.Exclusion criteria:individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding;underweight (BMI <18.5);have pre-existing clinical conditions such as diabetes mellitus, eating disorders, Crohn's disease and other illness's leading to participants receiving external nutritional advice and dietary restrictions;have pre-existing medical conditions affecting swallow ability, taste and smell perception;currently following a specific dietary programme (e.g.: Slimming World);current smokers or have smoked within 3 months of the study start date.