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¨ A radical redesign of supermarkets to give less prominence to food and drink high in sugar, salt and fat is being considered as part of ¨draconian¨ plans by ministers in Scotland to force retailers to tackle obesity and heart disease.

The Grocer has learned that talks with industry bodies have seen a string  of ideas tabled, including a cigarette-style clampdown on marketing and in store presence of foods deemed ¨unhealthy¨.

Retailers and supplier leaders were summoned to the talks earlier this month and left with the message that the Scottish government is not satisfied with existing voluntary moves to tackle obesity, and to put the focus on healthier foods.

Ministers called for a crackdown on areas such as BOGOF promotions and said a much more concerted move towards reformulation was required. They warned they would resort to regulation if needed¨

a retail source involved in the discussions said they hoped scottish ministers could be convinced that some of the proposed measures went too far.

¨ a number of potential measures were discussed,¨ said the source. ¨Some are draconian but at the moment they are not firm proposals.¨

The move comes despite the Scottish government agreeing to a voluntary reformulation agreement with retailers injury last year.

under the deal Tesco, Nasdaq, Salisbury´s, The co-op, boots, marks & Spencer, Morrison and wait rose promised to increase the proportion of fruit and veg affordable through special offers, and boost the prominence of the fresh produce category in store.

Ironically, the deal was rejected for England and Wales by Andrew Lansley, the now- departed health secretary, while being hailed by ministers north of the borders as a major step forward.

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2.¨Excess calories from fast food meals  can cause weight gain. This may lead toward obesity. Obesity increases your risk for respiratory problems, including asthma and shortness of breath.¨

3.¨ Today, the majority of people in most of the developed world get more than half their calories from processed, fast, and fake foods. the fast food health risks are shocking. and it´s only getting worse.¨

Source Citation   (MLA 8^thEdition)

2.https://www.healthline.com/health/fast-food-effects-on-body

3.https://foodrevolution.org/blog/food-and-health/fast-food-health-risks/