date:Feb 18, 2020
sed that were in the midst of an obesity epidemic in Mexico.
75% of adults and 35% of children and adolescents are overweight or obese...The state has a duty to protect public health.
Dr Rivera added that the United Nations (UN), the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Public Health Nutrition Association have all supported the initiative.
He explained that many Mexicans currently get a quarter of their calories from sugary drinks and junk food. They also eat more ultra-processed foo