Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Frontiers - Health.
A national study examining how extending sugary-drink labelling and tax rules to non-sugar alternatives might influence Australians’ beverage choices and substitution intentions.
Key Takeaways
- 56% of participants agreed warning labels on sugary drinks would discourage their consumption.
- 51% of participants said a 20% sugary drink tax would discourage their consumption.
- Extending policies to include non-sugar sweetened beverages reduced reported discouragement to 44% and shifted some intended substitution toward water and 100% juice.
