To save rural communities from junk food, raise awareness and the sugar tax, says health group
Sugary drinks manufacturers are increasing targeting rural communities, says the Healthy Living Alliance. (Breakingpic/Pexels) In rural areas, unhealthy food is cheap and accessible while awareness about the dangers is low. That’s why the Healthy Living Alliance is kicking off a campaign in communities and lobbying government for a sugar tax increase. “I’m try to be cautious about what I eat but sometimes it comes down to what we have on shelves,” said 30-year-old Mapula Mathole from Khujwana Village near Tzaneen in Limpopo. South Africans living rural areas struggle to access fres...
Source: health-e.org.za