As cakes, chocolate confectionery, and biscuits remain major contributors to high sugar intake among children, Action on Sugar has urged the government to extend the successful mandatory Soft Drinks Industry Levy to include these and other high-sugar foods.
The charity said the revenue from this expanded levy could then fund initiatives to improve children’s health.
Sugary statistics
A survey of individually packaged or portioned sweet snacks has revealed that a typical combination – such as a cake, a chocolate bar, and one or two biscuits consumed over a day – can pack an astounding 1326 calories and 92.5 grams of sugar. This amount is three times the recommended daily sugar limit for children aged 11 and above.
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