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WHO declares war on hidden sugars in fight against obesity

Published: 04 Mar 2015 - 05:57 pm | Last Updated: 16 Jan 2022 - 04:13 pm

 

Geneva--The World Health Organization on Wednesday urged a dramatic drop in the consumption of sugar, "hidden" in everything from sodas and ketchup to honey, as it steps up the fight against obesity.

The UN health agency had previously issued guidelines that sugars should make up less than 10 percent of a person's total daily energy intake, but in a new twist urged countries to strive for half that.

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