Ghana: Tax Unhealthy Foods, but Do It Right

The call by Professor Anna Lartey for the imposition of restrictive taxes on unhealthy foods deserves serious consideration as Ghana confronts the growing challenge of poor nutrition and the need to create a healthier food environment.

The adjunct professor of nutrition at the University of Ghana made the call at the 60th anniversary of the Nestlé Foundation at the University of Ghana, Legon, where she argued that consumers were often being asked to make healthier choices while living in an…