In a new report The World Health Organisation says that childhood obesity has become an 'exploding nightmare’. The report said childhood obesity 'is an exploding nightmare in the developing world.' It is estimated there are now more than one billion It says there is strong evidence a sugar tax can work alongside other measures, such as reducing portion sizes and introducing clearer food labelling. The report adds that countries where rates are very high – including the UK – should go further by taxing all junk food. The report’s authors also state that childhood obesity is increasing at an alarming rate in the developing world.
In a new report The World Health Organisation says that childhood obesity has become an 'exploding nightmare’. It is estimated there are now more than one billion It says there is strong evidence a sugar tax can work alongside other measures, such as reducing portion sizes and introducing clearer food labelling. The report adds that countries where rates are very high – including the UK – should go further by taxing all junk food. The report’s authors also state that childhood obesity is increasing at an alarming rate in the developing world.