Britain will join a growing band of countries taxing excessive sugar levels in soft drinks, as it attempts to cut down on spiralling childhood obesity levels, finance minister George Osborne said Wednesday.
Mar 16, 2016
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Scientists have been telling Americans about the benefits of healthy eating for decades, and yet more Americans are obese than ever—more than a third of the country.
Mar 2, 2016
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Soft drink companies see the obesity debate as the biggest threat to their products, according to leading nutrition commentator Professor Marion Nestle.
Jan 20, 2016
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Scientists at the University of Melbourne's Oral Health Cooperative Research Centre have warned about the damage sugar-free drinks can do to tooth enamel.
Nov 26, 2015
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The food sitting out on your kitchen counter offers clues about your weight, a new study reveals.
Oct 29, 2015
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The food on your counter can predict your weight - especially if it's cereal or soft drinks.
Oct 19, 2015
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Following the BMA's call for a 20% sugar tax to subsidise the cost of fruit and vegetables, experts in The BMJ this week debate whether a sugar tax could help combat obesity.
Jul 29, 2015
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In a week when the British Medical Association has called for a sugar tax of 20 per cent to be introduced to help combat the nation's obesity epidemic, Dr Gail Rees, Associate Professor in Human Nutrition at Plymouth University ...
Jul 14, 2015
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Several major food companies have announced plans to remove artificial ingredients, such as color and flavor, from their products within the next few years. It's a move driven by consumer demand and one that will be a challenge ...
Jun 25, 2015
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Marketing healthy food as tasty and convenient while limiting junk food advertisements could help improve children's diets and combat childhood obesity, according to a study of parents' attitudes towards unhealthy food and ...
Jun 22, 2015
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