Could a soft drinks levy help child obesity? Have your say
Today nearly a third of children aged 2 to 15 are overweight or obese and younger generations are becoming obese at earlier ages and staying obese for longer.
The Government has put forward a plan of action to tackle this issue by reducing the amount of sugar in food and drinks and by encouraging children to eat more healthily and stay active.
As part of this, a Soft Drinks Industry Levy was announced in the budget and today they launched a consultation to gather views.
For more information, see Childhood Obesity – a plan of action.
The consultation closes on 13th October.
