Policy context relating to sugars in Australia and New Zealand

This paper provides a summary of issues and policies relating to sugars in Australia and New Zealand. It covers topics such as sugar intake, related health issues, current labelling practices, consumer research and sugar taxes.

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Policy paper
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This paper includes sections about:

  • what sugar is
  • sugar intake in Australia and New Zealand
  • dental caries and overweight and obesity in Australia and New Zealand
  • policy initiatives related to sugars in Australia and New Zealand
  • sugar labelling in Australia and New Zealand
  • sugar labelling internationally
  • consumer research
  • sugar taxes
  • an analysis of the sugar policy context in Australia and New Zealand.
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