Sugar tax on soft drinks slashed people’s sugar consumption - study

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By Jane Kirby, PA Media Health Editor

The sugar tax imposed on soft drinks in Britain led to a significant drop in sugar in people’s diets, according to a long-term study.

One year after the sugar tax came into force, children were consuming 4.8g per day less sugar, while adults had an intake that was 10.9g lower.