Excess consumption of sugary beverages is linked to increased cancer risk, in addition to other Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
Government has called for heightened advocacy and awareness aimed at empowering Nigerians to understand and address stroke risks.
Advocates argue that SSBs offer no nutritional value, emphasizing the need for a tax hike to 20 per cent to combat overconsumption and reduce Non-Communicable Diseases.
The agency introduces new food regulations to safeguard Nigerians’ health, targeting the reduction of industrially-produced Trans Fatty Acid (TFAs) and improved food labeling.