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WHO issues guideline on fiscal policies to promote healthy diets

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Jun 20, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new guideline advocating for fiscal policies aimed at fostering healthier dietary habits worldwide. Published today, the guideline emphasizes the use of taxes on unhealthy foods like sugar-sweetened beverages to reduce consumption, while subsidies on nutritious foods such as fruits and vegetables aim to make healthier choices more affordable. Dr. Ruediger Krech, Director of WHO's Department of Health Promotion, highlighted the potential of these policies to influence consumer behavior positively. Despite global efforts, challenges remain in implementing these measures uniformly.

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