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Sugar taxes play a crucial role in addressing the alarming rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) fueled by excessive sugar consumption. By levying taxes on sugary drinks and incentivizing healthier beverage choices, we not only generate revenue but also deter unhealthy habits, ultimately reducing the burden of NCDs on individuals and healthcare systems. Let's prioritize preventive measures and invest in a healthier future for all. #SugarTax #HealthierHabits #HealthFirst

Would you go to the pantry and eat 17 teaspoons of sugar in one hit? I don't know anyone who would answer yes to this question, and yet that's what you get when you drink one of these sugary drinks. That's why they are so bad for you - not because they are worse than eating sugar in other forms, but because the sugar is so easy to consume without even being aware of it. A tax on sugary drinks is a really targeted and sensible way of doing two things: 1) discouraging people from choosing these drinks over healthier alternatives; and 2) encouraging manufacturers to change their formulas to reduce sugar and make their drinks healthier. The Australian Government should make this change, just like the UK Government did in 2018. #sugarydrinkstax

📢 How the tobacco industry shaped the ultra-processed food crisis 📢 University of Michigan Psychology Professor, Dr. Ashley Gearhardt’s testimony at the U.S. House Committee on Ways & Means last month revealed how the tobacco industry used its marketing strategies and flavor-enhancing techniques to promote ultra-processed foods. Just like cigarettes, these foods are engineered to be addictive, contributing to obesity, diabetes, and health inequities in communities of color and rural areas. At HealthPrevent360, we believe prevention starts with awareness. It's time to address the influence of the tobacco industry on our food systems. 🛑 Visit the U.S. House Committee on Ways & Means website to watch Dr. Gearhardt’s testimony and learn how to take action for a healthier future (her testimony begins at 1:17:37): https://lnkd.in/e9bumeKT #Prevention #FoodIsMedicine #NutritionMatters #TobaccoInfluence #ChronicDiseasePrevention #HealthierAmerica #HealthPrevent360 #UniversityofMichigan #goblue #wolverines

New research is sounding the alarm on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) once again. This time, the focus is on our children. The study found that UPFs make up 66% of an adolescent’s calorie intake. YIKES! Why is it an issue? Well, UPFs are packed with hidden sugars, salt and industrial chemical additives. These options might be convenient, but they are putting our kids at risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. At Defeat Diabetes, we're committed to protecting the health of future generations. Let's work together to create a healthier world for our kids. Share this post to spread awareness and join the conversation. How are you tackling ultra-processed foods in your family? #defeatdiabetes #childhoodhealth #ultraprocessedfoods #kidsnutrition #healthyliving https://bit.ly/3WJNGaX

After Chile's 2016 food regulations, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among primary and secondary students was examined using data from Chile's Survey of Nutrition. While there was a temporary decrease in overweight and obesity among younger students, there was a subsequent rebound to previous levels. The regulations did not lead to sustained declines in obesity. via Pan American Journal of Public Health https://ift.tt/HNdsg5E #healthpolicy, #healthsystems, #policy

𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐚𝐱 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐍𝐂𝐃𝐬 In April 2018, the South African government introduced a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) known as the Health Promotion Levy (HPL), in an attempt to reduce citizens' sugar intake and to curb obesity in the country. However, the jury is still out on whether this sugar tax alone will be enough to combat obesity, which is regarded as one of the risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes. Among the unconvinced are registered dietitians and key industry role-players (KIRs), according to a study by researchers from the Division of Human Nutrition and the Centre for Statistical Consultation at Stellenbosch University. 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 https://bit.ly/3H2we8V

There are over one billion people living with high blood pressure worldwide, and World Hypertension Day is an annual reminder of the importance of maintaining a healthy blood pressure. Although many factors may lead to hypertension, at Elevance Health, we recognize that poor nutrition can be an important component in blood pressure control and a risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and other major complications.   Through a Food as Medicine approach to care, hypertension can often be managed and, in many cases, prevented. We must also remember that many Social Drivers of Health such as food insecurity are directly linked to a higher risk of cardiometabolic disease, and poor access to enjoyable, culturally relevant, and nutritious foods thereby putting our most under resourced neighbors and communities at high risk.   We are leading with action and are proud of the Elevance Health Foundation’s investment in programs that help to address these issues through access to nutritious foods, with millions in grants being awarded across the country.   #FoodAsMedicine #WorldHypertensionDay #HealthEquity   https://lnkd.in/eWAQMSRq  

The most common treatment for Phenylketonuria is the diet. In addition to special formulas, purchasing and consuming low-protein foods is necessary. The financial, mental and emotional burden of following this diet has been documented. Adults with PKU describe the effects of high phenylalanine levels and how it affects their lives. In addition, adults with PKU can develop conditions that affect the general adult population. Therefore, adult patients with Phenylketonuria should have access to the latest treatment options. ESPKU believes that it is unacceptable for adult patients with PKU to be omitted or excluded when considering reimbursement for the latest treatments. #PKUDAY2024 #adultPKUawareness

Fittingly for #AlcoholAwarenessMonth, I summarize an article in the latest edition of the Recovery Research Institute bulletin that conducts a large meta-analysis to demonstrate that there are no protective effects against risk of mortality with low to moderate alcohol consumption, and that mortality risk increases at higher levels of use. #scicomm #scipol https://lnkd.in/gtvUxiRK

Worldwide, more than a billion people suffer from obesity, and since 1975 the global obesity rate has tripled. The British Medical Journal reported in 2016 that in many nations, obesity is killing more people than smoking. The National Obesity Strategy 2022 - 2032 is right when it states there are no simple solutions. Providing access to affordable, fresh and abundant fruit and vegetables is a key part of the solution. One of the actions the Strategy suggests as a way to make sustainable healthy food and drinks more accessible, is to ensure that land use planning schemes protect high-quality agricultural land in and around urban areas and on the rural-urban fringe.  This is something that needs to be acted on by state and local governments in particular. Such agricultural land was in use before any development, and it should not simply be done away with or have to operate in an environment where its importance to the nation's food security and the provision of healthy and nutritious food, is just ignored or deliberately diminished.