The RCP’s spokesperson on obesity, Professor John Wass, has welcomed a call by NHS England to cut the sale of sugary drinks on NHS premises.
He said:
This initiative will not only have the practical effect of reducing the amount of sugar consumed, but will also send out a strong message to patients and visitors. Sugary drinks are calorific and nutrition-free, and have no place in hospitals.
We also welcome the suggestion that the savings are invested in health and wellbeing projects – good quality patient care depends on a healthy NHS workforce.
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