Obesity experts are requesting the Government to amp up the regulations around food manufacturing and the health star rating system. The George Institute published a report in which researchers ranked the nutritional value of packaged food and beverages on sale across Australia. Msn.com.au said the report found little progress had been made despite the efforts […]
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Experts estimate that by 2025, the annual cost of treating obesity-related diseases will cost Australia $21 billion.
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Levels of obesity have risen steeply in Australia despite some evidence that sugar intakes have declined. A study published by the American Society for Nutrition investigated recent trends in the availability of sugars and sweeteners across multiple independent data sources. The study titled ‘Declining consumption of added sugars and sugar-sweetened beverages in Australia: a challenge
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It’s official: The UK will introduce a two-tier soft drinks tax levy in 2017, as confirmed in the budget releases overnight.
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Advocacy group slams current self-regulatory approach to food marketing.
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