18 Dec 2020

Self-regulation not keeping the cap on sugar

From Morning Report, 8:24 am on 18 December 2020

University of Auckland researchers say industry self-regulation is failing to keep the cap on sugar with sugar-laden drinks accounting for almost 80 percent of drinks sold at supermarkets.

Over half the drinks the researchers monitored had between six to 12 teaspoons of sugar per drink - more than an adult should consume in a single day.

Auckland University's Dr Sally Mackay co-led the study and speaks to Corin Dann.