Health officials have called on the food industry to cut the calorie content of their products to help combat obesity. Public Health England has set the target of a 20% reduction by 2024 for restaurant, retailers and manufacturers. If it isn’t achieved, the government has said legislation is an option.

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Vocabulary:
drive
organised attempt to achieve something

excess
an amount more than necessary

creep
slow gradual change or growth

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