ADSA Directions
Abstract
From April 2017, a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) will be introduced in South Africa to help reduce excessive sugar intake in the South African population. ADSA acknowledges that many South Africans are at a greater health risk due to the high consumption of free/added sugars and is in support of the proposed taxation of SSBs. Further, it is ADSA’s position that there is a need for multiple additional interventions across multiple sectors to improve the population’s diet, address undernutrition and protect against overweight, obesity and non-communicable diseases.
Published
2017-03-29
How to Cite
Office, E. (2017). ADSA Directions. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 30(1), 40. Retrieved from http://sajcn.redbricklibrary.com/index.php/SAJCN/article/view/1228
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ADSA Directions
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