Sept 27, 2022

Back to school is upon us again, with thousands of students returning to studies from K-young adults entering college for the first time. Many of the convenient, grab and go foods are full of sugar and other products that can be harmful to oral health.

Sugar is the leading risk factor for tooth decay. A healthy mouth is strongly linked to overall health and wellbeing. For these reasons, supporting parents and young adults to bring healthy lunches or make better choices for their teeth is important this fall.

Prepacked foods can be a lifesaver when on the go for everyone, however, some of these foods contain large amount of sugar and other ingredients that can negatively impact your health.

Avoiding these items may seem daunting when busy or you are short on time, however, we have created a quick reference guide to help you identify the biggest sugar offenders and easy ways to reduce sugar in take during the day.

Click here for our Easy Does It Fact Sheet to get simple ideas to drastically cut your daily sugar intake.