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The Welsh Government wants to ban promotions on unhealthy food and drinks and restrict the places they can be sold in supermarkets. It also wants to ban places being able to offer free refills on sugary drinks. Wales' health minister Eluned Morgan has released details of a consultation that would see restrictions in three main areas: The health minister has written in the consultation document: "Over 60% of the population is living with obesity or overweight.

We know that obesity and overweight is associated with many physical and mental health problems across our life course. I intend for this to be the first in a package of measures to improve the health of our food environments across Wales and to support the public to live healthier lives. READ MORE: Former head teacher emotionless as he faces fate for sick crimes READ MORE: The beautiful part of Wales that could change its mind for the first time in decades " As a nation, the food choices we are led to make contain too many calories and are too high in fat, sugar and salt.



We want to support individuals to make healthier choices by restricting the promotion of food and drink which is high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) and by encouraging the promotion of healthier products." The restrictions would cover: • Soft drinks with added sugar • Cakes • Chocolate confectionery • Sugar confectionery • Ice cream • Morning goods (for example pastries) • Puddings and dairy desserts • Sweet biscuits • Breakfast cereal.

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