Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has vigorously campaigned for a ‘sugar tax’ on sodas and soft drinks in the UK in the promotion of good food and nutrition advice which is essential for maintaining good health.

1. ‘Sugar Tax’ to be
implemented in England

2.  Apple A Day RX has long promoted
lifestyle advice around reducing sugar
in beverages. Celebrity chef Jamie
Oliver has vigorously campaigned for
a ‘sugar tax’ on sodas and soft drinks
in the UK in the promotion of good
food and nutrition advice which is
essential for maintaining good health.

3.  Now the National Health Service
(NHS) in the UK is about to implement
its own ‘Sugar Tax’ in hospitals and
health centres in England. The 20%
surcharge tax will be applied to all
sugary drinks and foods sold in NHS
cafes.

4.  Simon Stevens the CEO of the NHS
commented that the 1.3 million NHS
staff has to lead by example.
 As reducing sugar is essential food
and nutrition advice in managing the
obesity epidemic. This is an important
leadership stance in managing the
obesity epidemic.

5.  Now it is time for other European
countries and Australia to follow suit
as they have a responsibility for the
welfare of their citizens and being
proactive in promoting preventive
healthcare thereby reducing the ever
increasing healthcare costs.

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