One in three of us are obese and another third overweight. Here’s how we can curb our sweet tooth.
Taxing drinks based on their sugar content would force manufacturers to make their products healthier,a parliamentary report argues. Some are not so convinced.
While more of us might be reaching for comfort food to cope with prolonged COVID-19 lockdowns,a new study warns Australians have far too much added sugar hiding in their weekly grocery haul.
Australians are drinking less sugar,trading soft drink and juice for water,milk and kombucha,a new study suggests.
Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke has accused retailers and confectionery makers of "preying on addiction",and called for more action on obesity.
The confectionary giant has stopped selling Milkybar Wowsomes chocolates that used a new sugar-reduction technology amid weak demand.
South Australian eye surgeon Dr James Muecke has vowed to use his platform as Australian of the Year to advocate for a tax on sugary drinks.
Ministers agreed the energy icon on confectionery and sugary drinks instead of the health star rating was "making it difficult for consumers" to compare products.
The global food processing giant believes population growth will require human diets to adapt,reducing consumption of sugar,salt and meat products.
The epidemic of childhood obesity and chronic health conditions linked to bad diet has turned supermarket aisles into the front line of one of the hardest debates in politics.