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  • Published on: 22 January 2025
    Healthy foods to help combat sugar cravings

    The study by Rogers et al. has shown that the UK soft drinks industry levy (SDIL), commonly referred to as the sugar tax, has been responsible for halving children’s level of sugar intake. [1] One year of data, however, may not be enough to be sure that the tax is effective. The SDIL does not go far enough in combatting children’s sugar intake.

    Tooth decay is still the most common reason for hospital admission in children aged between 5 and 9 years in England. [2] We should continue to advocate for an extension of the tax to include milk products, both dairy and non-dairy, fruit juices with added sugar and cereals with the proceeds being specifically allocated to funding preventive oral health programmes.

    Many drinks you can buy at independent coffee shops have more sugar than the daily adult allowance of sugar (30 g) in just in one cup. [3] They are, however, exempt from the current SDIL. We also need to close the ‘loophole’ on ads for unhealthy food, especially during kids’ TV shows and video streaming platforms. We must expand this levy and encourage people to cut down on sugar.

    In June 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a guideline aimed at promoting healthy dietary choices through the implementation of fiscal policies. These measures focus on discouraging the consumption of unhealthy foods while encouraging healthier food options through targeted subsidies and economic support. [4]

    Based on growing evidence, the guideline re...

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