WHO’s Department for the Prevention of NCDs

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National dietary surveys indicate that drinks and foods high in free sugars can be a major source of unnecessary calories in people’s diets, particularly in the case of children, adolescents and young adults. (Shutterstock)

October 13th, 2016 - 05:59 GMT

Tax that sweet tooth: WHO wants fiscal policies to target sugary food and beverages

A new report by WHO says that a a 20 percent increase in the retail price of sugary drinks would result in proportional reductions in consumption and help reduce obesity and type 2 diabetes.