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Nutritionist Urges Overhaul of Misleading Health Star Ratings

7/7/2025

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Mandy Sacher, a prominent nutritionist, is sounding the alarm on Australia's Health Star Rating (HSR) system, calling it deceptive, especially regarding children's food. She argues that it wrongly rates processed snacks tied to ADHD and cancer. Sacher passionately urges a complete revamp of the HSR to ensure children's health is truly prioritized through genuine nutrition.

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Mandy Sacher, a prominent nutritionist, is sounding the alarm on Australia's Health Star Rating (HSR) system, calling it deceptive, especially regarding children's food. She argues that it wrongly rates processed snacks tied to ADHD and cancer. Sacher passionately urges a complete revamp of the HSR to ensure children's health is truly prioritized through genuine nutrition.