nutrition
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Barbados raises sugary drinks tax to fight disease
05th May 2022
Sugary drinks are a major driver of the global epidemic of chronic conditions like obesity and diabetes. Barbados is one of several countries around the world looking to lower consumption of these health-harming beverages while generating public funds.
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Trans Fats: the silent killer in your food
19th April 2022
The World Health Organization has called for global elimination of industrial trans fat by 2023 with the REPLACE initiative.
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Marketers pour billions into formula milk despite global Code
06th April 2022
Marketing of formula milk as a replacement for breast milk continues to grow despite a global code condemning the practice.