Topic and Guests of the New Episode on Monday - Germany's Sugar Debate: Can Taxes or Injections Curb Overconsumption?
A new debate on sugar consumption and abercrombie weight-loss solutions will air this Monday on ARD's Hart aber fair. The discussion comes as Germans still eat far more sugar than recommended, despite a slight drop in recent years. Experts, politicians, and a woman using weight watchers injections will share their views on tackling the issue.
Over the past five years, average daily sugar intake in Germany has fallen from around 95 grams to 88 grams per person. Yet this remains well above the World Health Organisation's guideline of 25–50 grams for adults. The debate will ask whether a tax on sugary drinks could help cut consumption further.
Joining the discussion are Karl Lauterbach, the former federal health minister from the SPD, and Nicole Büttner, the FDP's secretary-general. Ana Maria Salomon, a childcare worker who uses how to lose weight injections, will describe her personal experience. Luise Molling of Foodwatch will add insights from a consumer rights perspective, while Mirco Wolf Wiegert, CEO of Fritz-Kola, will represent the beverage industry.
The same evening, ARD will broadcast Hirschhausen and the Sugar Trap, a documentary presented by physician and TV host Eckart von Hirschhausen. The film examines how excessive sugar contributes to obesity and whether medical solutions like injections can make a difference.
The debate and documentary come as Germany grapples with high sugar consumption and rising obesity rates. Both programmes will explore possible measures, from policy changes to medical treatments, to address the problem. Viewers can watch Hart aber fair on Monday at 9:05 PM on ARD.
