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Health Secretary calls on supermarkets to tackle obesity

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Health Secretary calls on supermarkets to tackle obesity

Health Secretary calls on supermarkets to tackle obesity

Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the government will work with major supermarkets to make healthy food choices easier for consumers.

He outlines plans to reduce calorie intake across the population, tackling rising obesity and easing pressure on the NHS without the need for additional taxes.

Report by Etemadil.

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