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New research suggests that mandatory nutrition warning labels on food products could prevent over 100,000 obesity-related deaths in England within the next two decades. The study, conducted by experts from the University of Liverpool and published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe, modelled the potential impact of different labelling systems. It projected that mandatory nutrient warning labels, similar to those in countries like Chile, Mexico, and Canada, could lead to a 4.44 per cent reduction in obesity prevalence and prevent 110,000 deaths. The research also indicated that making the UK's current voluntary traffic light labelling system mandatory would have a lesser impact, preventing 57,000 deaths and reducing obesity prevalence by 2.34 per cent. The authors are urging the government to consider implementing mandatory labels, highlighting their potential to encourage healthier food choices.
