Supermarket Discounts Promote Unhealthy Choices, New Zealand Study Finds

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 - 21:21 in Mathematics & Economics

Supermarket shoppers may be encouraged to buy sugar-filled, calorie-rich drinks by discounts and promotions, according to New Zealand research. A study has found healthy drinks were less likely to be discounted in supermarkets. And the amount of the discount was greater on products higher in fat, sugar and energy.

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