Playboy™ Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Restaurants and other spaces catering to the public in France have been banned from offering unlimited sugary drinks in an effort to reduce obesity. It is now illegal to sell unlimited soft drinks at a fixed price or offer them unlimited for free. The number of overweight or obese people in France is below the EU average but is on the rise. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends taxing sugary drinks, linking them to obesity and diabetes. Self-service "soda fountains" have long been a feature of family restaurants and cafes in some countries like the UK, where a soft drinks tax will be introduced next year. The new law [in French] targets soft drinks, including sports drinks containing added sugar or sweeteners. Obesity in Europe Of people aged 18 and over in EU countries... Highest obesity in Malta 26% Second lowest is Italy 10.7% France 15.3% Among children across EU 5.7% Eurostat, Oct 2016 (Excludes Rep of Ireland) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium
Recommended Posts