Experts: More needs to be done to tackle obesity

Unhealthy diet: The rise in the consumption of processed foods, which often contain excess fats, salt and sugar, is one of the main contributors to the rapid rise in obesity among young people in Asia-Pacific.

PETALING JAYA: While the sugar tax is hailed by consumer groups as a good move, dietitians and nutritionists are also saying that more needs to be done to tackle obesity in the country.

The Consumer Association of Penang (CAP) is supportive of the tax, claiming that it could help Malaysians become more aware of the need to cut down on their sugar intake.