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Health groups call for tax on sugary drinks to curb child obesity

Two physicians groups have released several policy recommendations to help reduce the amount of sugary drinks children and teens consume.

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Mar 29, 2019, 9:53 PM

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Updated 2,093 days ago

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Two physicians groups have released several policy recommendations to help reduce the amount of sugary drinks children and teens consume.
An increase in childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes were among the reasons behind the changes.
 
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