Sugar-Cutting advice put to the test in UK study

NCT ID NCT05932329

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This completed study from Bournemouth University tested three types of dietary advice to help people reduce their intake of free sugars. 72 adults in southern England who ate more than 5% of their calories from free sugars took part. Researchers tracked their sugar intake, diet quality, and body measurements to see which advice worked best.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Dietary Advice

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show which type of dietary advice works best for reducing sugar intake, helping shape public health recommendations.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 72 participants from one region in England, so results may not apply to everyone. It tested advice, not a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bournemouth University

    Bournemouth, US and Canada Only, BH12 5BB, United Kingdom