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Sugar and salt should be taxed and vegetables prescribed by the NHS, an independent review of food policy in England has suggested.
The report, led by Leon co-founder Henry Dimbleby, says taxes raised could extend free school meal provision and support better diets among the poorest.
The National Food Strategy also wants GPs to try prescribing fruit and vegetables to encourage healthy eating.
The government has promised to respond with a White Paper within six months.
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