A rise in consumption of sugary drinks among school children

December 07, 2023 - 1:14 PM
According to the Ministry of Health, the use of sweet drinks and sugary foods has increased among pre-school children in this country.

The ministry points out that this has been revealed in a survey conducted using pre-school children in Colombo and Kurunegala districts.

Community Health Specialist Dr. Inoka Wickramasinghe, Division Head of the Pre-School Health Promotion Program, expressed these views at a press conference held at the Health Promotion Bureau.
(lknews.lk)