Terence Flanagan
Question:107. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure manufacturers reduce sugar content in sports drinks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44714/14]
View answerThursday, 20 November 2014
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The Special Advisory Group on Obesity is developing a number of measures to tackle obesity. These measures include calorie posting, educational media campaigns on healthy eating and revision of the healthy eating guidelines which include carbohydrates and sugar. The issue of appropriate measures to promote healthy diet in line with the guidelines will be considered taking into account the advice of the WHO on sugar intake and energy.