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news Scmp World 2026-04-23

Experts question if new food labels will curb rising obesity in Indonesia

Indonesia has implemented a new front-of-pack nutrition labeling system to help combat excessive consumption of sugar, salt, and fat. However, health experts caution that these labels are only a first step and may not be enough to slow the country's growing burden of diet-related diseases.

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