Has obesity among children in the UK decreased since the introduction of the “sugar” tax

In the UK, over 47,000 tonnes of sugar have been eliminated from soft drinks due to a two-tier taxation system introduced in 2018, where producers paid 18 pence for every five grams of sugar in 100 milliliters. To avoid this tax, some manufacturers reduced sugar content and created recipes using healthier alternatives. The goal of the tax was to decrease sugar consumption and promote healthier drink options.

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