Sugary drinks being phased out of NSW health facilities in bid to curb obesity rates

Sugary drinks will be phased out of vending machines, cafes and catering services in NSW health facilities by December as the State Government attempts to reduce obesity rates. NSW Health said healthier options would be offered, as drinks with no nutritional value — mainly fizzy drinks — will be gone by December. The move is part of a wider strategy aimed at staff. NSW Health chief health officer Kerry Chant said the department would increase the availability of healthy foods and drinks to at least 75 per cent of what was offered. Some local health districts (LHDs) are already on a healthier path, Murrumbidgee LHD removed drinks in December with Western Sydney and Nepean Blue Mountains LHDs are in the process of removing sugary drinks.

Source: www.abc.net.au