Government urged to reduce supply of sugary drinks as concern of its negative effect arise

About one in six Australians drink at least 5.2 kilograms of sugar annually from sugary drinks alone. The government is being urged to take steps to reduce the availability of sugary drinks across the country.

The government is being urged to take steps to reduce the availability of sugary drinks across the country. Source: AAP

A graphic TV advertisement has been produced, warning the public about weight gain and obesity, heart and kidney disease, type two diabetes and cancer.

The consumption of sugar-laden drinks is resulting in negative health effects including tooth decay, with nearly 50 per cent of Australian children suffering.

Just one 600ml bottle of soft drink has the equivalent of 16 teaspoons of sugar.

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