Under the government's dietary guidelines, 50% of intake should be comprised of carbohydrates, such as bread, potatoes and rice.

They said that their findings should be taken into account by bodies creating dietary guidelines.

The results have led doctors to call for an overhaul of official dietary guidelines.

Taking this into account, scientists suggest that when we eat and with whom should feature in national dietary guidelines.

The forces of 'big sugar' failed, and recommendations to reduce consumption have rightly entered dietary guidelines around the world.