28 Sep 2021

Non-sugar sweeteners on the rise in New Zealand

From Afternoons, 1:20 pm on 28 September 2021

Non-sugar sweeteners like stevia are becoming increasingly common in New Zealand, according to a new study from the University of Auckland.

Dr Leanne Young from the University of Auckland School of Population explains some of the findings about sweeteners, and shares her concerns about what this means for the country's sweet tooth.

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