Kids consume up to 200% more sugar than recommended
Liquid sugar is easily absorbed, and most of the sugar from sweetened beverages has no nutritional value beyond the sugar content.
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Life Esidimeni: Remembering those who died
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NGOs plan to ease KZN health woes
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Parliament finally passes sugary drinks tax
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