2018 UK sugar tax reduces daily sugar intake by 4.8g for children, 10.9g for adults, and restricts junk food advertising.
UK's sugar tax, introduced in April 2018, has led to a significant decrease in daily sugar intake, with children reducing their intake by 4.8g and adults by 10.9g. The tax has also led to tight restrictions on advertising junk food and banning children from purchasing sugary, high caffeine energy drinks. Overall, the sugar tax has been effective in improving people's diets, but the overall daily energy intake from free sugar remains higher than the World Health Organization's recommendation of 5%.
July 09, 2024
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