Extend success of UK sugar tax to cakes, biscuits and chocolate, experts urge

Extend success of UK sugar tax to cakes, biscuits and chocolate, experts urge Co-author of analysis for WHO calls on government to control the food industry rather than being subservient to it The sugar tax has been so successful in improving people’s diets that it should be extended to cakes, biscuits and chocolate, health experts

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Extend success of UK sugar tax to cakes, biscuits and chocolate, experts urge

Extend success of UK sugar tax to cakes, biscuits and chocolate, experts urge

Co-author of analysis for WHO calls on government to control the food industry rather than being subservient to it

The sugar tax has been so successful in improving people’s diets that it should be extended to cakes, biscuits and chocolate, health experts say.

The World Health Organization wants the next UK government to expand coverage of the levy to help tackle tooth decay, obesity, diabetes and other illnesses.

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https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jun/01/extend-success-of-uk-sugar-tax-to-cakes-biscuits-and-chocolate-experts-urge

Responses

    Sarah Mitchell·

    Great article! This really puts things into perspective. I appreciate the thorough research and balanced viewpoint.

    James Anderson·

    Interesting read, though I think there are some points that could have been explored further. Would love to see a follow-up on this topic.

    Emma Thompson·

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    Michael Chen·

    Well written and informative. The examples provided really help illustrate the main points effectively.

    Olivia Rodriguez·

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