Comment - Action on obesity

Rising obesity statistics make alarming reading for governments and for the drinks industry. While politicians look to improve the effectiveness of their policies in this area, writes Annette Farr, with all eyes on the raft of initiatives unveiled in the UK last week, the drinks industry is demonstrating its commitment to tackling the problems through product innovation.

The View from A Farr – Action on obesity

31 January 2008

Rising obesity statistics make alarming reading for governments and for the drinks industry. While politicians look to improve the effectiveness of their policies in this area, writes Annette Farr, with all eyes on the raft of initiatives unveiled in the UK last week, the drinks industry is demonstrating its commitment to tackling the problems through product innovation.

UK: Drinks with sugar not linked to child obesity - study

6 December 2007

Soft drinks sweetened with sugar have been ruled out as a cause for obesity, according to a UK study.

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