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Monday, February 10, 2025

Sweden Tackles Unhealthy Eating in Youth

Published: 2025-02-03

A new report from Sweden's Public Health Agency and the National Food Agency highlights growing health concerns among children and young people, including rising rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and dental erosion.

The study, commissioned by the government, calls for urgent measures to improve dietary habits.

Proposed actions include limiting advertising of unhealthy foods on social media and enhancing the nutritional quality of publicly funded meals for children.

Officials emphasize the need to build on Sweden's strong foundation of nutritious school meals while expanding efforts to other public food programs.

The goal is to create healthier and more sustainable eating environments for the nation's youth.