Sugary drinks tax may be reducing obesity in girls but not boys – an expert explains what we know

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The introduction of the UK’s soft drinks industry levy, commonly known as the sugary drinks tax, was associated with reduced obesity among 10- and 11-year-old girls, according to a recent study.

So does this suggest the sugary drinks tax is working? And why wasn’t this effect seen in boys? Let’s take a look.