Expert Committee Proposes New Sugar Tax: – Too Few Follow Dietary Advice

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Norway could have saved billions in health costs if more people had followed the national dietary guidelines, concludes the government's food system committee.

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As Minister of Health, Bent Høie helped remove the tax on chocolate and soft drinks. Now he wants it back, and believes that the health benefits are staggering.

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As Minister of Health, Bent Høie helped remove the tax on chocolate and soft drinks. Now he wants it back, and believes that the health benefits are staggering.

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Former Minister of Health Bent Høie (H) has chaired an expert committee to look at the Norwegian food system. On Friday he will launch proposals to reintroduce sugar tax, because too few are eating in line with the government's dietary advice.