Health groups want tax on junk food

HEALTH groups urge government to make health food stars rating system compulsory, tax unhealthy drinks and tighten rules on junk food advertising to kids.

Health groups are urging the government to make the health food stars rating system compulsory.

A TAX on sugary drinks would help stem the rise of childhood obesity and save the country billions in medical costs, leading health groups say.

FOR the first time four health organisations have come together to urge the federal government to launch a national obesity strategy.