Two-thirds of everyday supermarket items contain added sweeteners, meaning people trying to limit their sugar intake must navigate some 400 different names and descriptions on food labels.
New research by the George Institute for Global Health shows hard to identify and confusing names for added sugars are undermining the fight against obesity in Australia, making it impossible for consumers to choose healthier options.
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Tom McIlroy is the Financial Review’s Canberra bureau chief based in the press gallery at Parliament House. He was previously the AFR’s political correspondent. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at thomas.mcilroy@afr.com
