A nationally representative UK survey of children (aged 4-10 years old) has found no strong/direct link between drinking sugar sweetened beverages and greater energy consumption or higher BMI.
Apr 30, 2019
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(HealthDay)—Two medical groups have declared war on sodas and energy drinks by calling for taxes on what has become the leading source of sugar in the diets of children and teens.
Mar 25, 2019
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People who drink sugary beverages are more likely to eat fast food and confectionery and less likely to make healthy dietary choices, University of Otago research has found.
Nov 8, 2018
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A new study published in Public Health Nutrition examines the potential effects of Brexit on the sugar tax and coronary heart disease (CHD) in England.
Oct 11, 2018
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A new sugar tax introduced on soft drinks in Chile has been effective in reducing consumption of sugary drinks, new research carried out in the country has revealed.
Jul 3, 2018
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A Massey University professor is among an international group drawn from academia and international agencies, including the World Bank, United Nations (UN) and World Health Organisation (WHO), calling for taxes on sugar, ...
Jun 18, 2018
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A tax on sweetened drinks would save $666 million in oral health costs over a decade, a study by The University of Queensland has found.
May 31, 2018
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From April, the UK government's sugar tax will make 500ml bottles of high-sugar drinks cost an extra 14p, and two litre bottles an extra 58p. The higher price is intended to steer people towards choosing lower-sugar drinks. ...
Feb 9, 2018
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Facing declining markets in Western countries, multinational food companies are targeting Africa, Asia, and Latin America as new consumers of packaged foods, in a move that may worsen the global epidemic of chronic illness ...
Sep 27, 2017
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Many studies have looked at the potential benefits of a sugar tax interms of the longer, healthier lives and reduced health expenditure associated with tackling obesity.
Jun 21, 2017
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