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Expert Comment - 'Sugar Tax' on Soft Drinks Shown to Reduce Sugar Intake
July 16, 2024
LONDON, England, July 16 (TNSres) -- The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine issued the following news:

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Study highlights estimated impact of UK government levy as part of efforts to reduce obesity

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A levy on sugar in soft drinks (often referred to as a 'sugar tax') led to an estimated drop in the amount of sugar consumed by children of almost one teaspoon per day within a year, according to an analysis of UK dat . . .

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