The government is under pressure over Public Health England’s report on the effect on our health of sugar. So what are the issues and what might be done to cure our sweet tooth? Why has sugar become such a ample issue?The government is under unprecedented pressure as a result of Public Health England’s (PHE) report on Thursday,Sugar Reduction: the Evidence for Action. It called for a sugar tax of 10% to 20%, a crackdown on the marketing of unhealthy foods to children, and a rolling programme of reformulation of food products to reduce sugar in our diet. It portrayed sugar as a huge health problem and said the international evidence meant ministers should acquire robust,urgent steps to reduce sugar-related harm. Related: Public Health England obesity report: the key points Related: The Guardian view on obesity: theres no way to sugar this pill. The UK government must act | Editorial Related: Jamie Oliver 'expects kicking' over sugar tax Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com