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Updated Fact Sheet on sweetened drinks (New February 2007)

This two page fact sheet gives an overview of the health effects of excessive sweetened drink consumption and practical tips for parents and schools.

View fact sheet on Sweetened drink consumption: What are the health impacts?

Healthy Food and Drink Supply Strategy for Queensland Schools

The Smart Choices strategy was released by the Queensland Government in July 2005 to address the rapid increase in childhood obesity and worsening oral heatlh among Queensland children. Smart Choices applies to the tuckshop and all other areas where food and drink is supplied in Queensland state schools, including fundraising, vending machines, excursions, camps, classroom rewards, sports days, and curriculum activities.

More details and a copy of the strategy are available at http://education.qld.gov.au/schools/healthy/food-drink-strategy.html