UK health group warns kids' snacks contain up to three times the daily sugar limit, urging government action.

Action on Sugar, a UK health group, found that children can consume three times the recommended daily sugar limit by eating common snacks like cakes, chocolate bars, and biscuits. The group urges the government to extend the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to high-sugar foods and calls for bans on such snacks in schools to promote healthier eating habits. The voluntary Sugar Reduction Programme has had minimal success in cutting sugar in these products.

November 19, 2024
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