People are consuming more and more sugar-based drinks. Why? What can be done to reduce sugary drink consumption?

Consumption of

drinks

loaded with

sugar

has become a major challenge. Compelling advertisements and addiction to

sugar

are the main causes behind

this

issue. So, there is a need to spread awareness of healthy eating habits to solve the problem. To commence, there are two main factors which are aggravating

this

problem.

Firstly

, appealing advertisements by food-chain brands motivate people to consume

such

drinks

.

For instance

, Mc Donalds and Burger King run million-dollar ads to attract more consumers.

Secondly

, people get addicted to sugary

drinks

as these have been found to be more addictive than any drug.

Hence

, there is a need to address

this

issue as a priority. To solve

this

problem, we need to focus on two fronts.

Firstly

, awareness campaigns can help to make people aware of the side effects of consuming

such

drinks

.

For instance

, the 'Eat Right campaign' in India reduced the obesity level by 7.5% within a decade. The Information will empower citizens to choose healthier options.

Secondly

, governments must regulate these restaurants to use organic

sugar

produced from coconut and jaggery. Using less-processed

sugar

will help consumers to stay fit even after consuming

such

items.

Furthermore

, we can request celebrities to promote healthy eating habits.

For instance

, Christiano Ronaldo, a famous sportsperson, removed a soft drink from the table

while

giving an interview.

To conclude

, consumer awareness and industry regulation will bring positive results.

Overall

, we can end

this

issue if we involve all relevant stakeholders in the discussion. Governments can share their experiences on the international platform to reduce the consumption of

sugar

.