Jun 24, 2018
“We strongly welcome the Government’s bold and ambitious commitments outlined in the next phase of their childhood obesity plan. If implemented, they have real potential to ensure that children in the UK will face the healthy future they deserve. For too long our...
Jun 20, 2018
Junk food adverts significantly influence children’s food choices There is wealth of strong, peer-reviewed evidence proving that the food adverts children see, influence the foods they choose and how much of it they eat. Junk food marketing in particular is linked...
Jun 19, 2018
Any restrictions placed on junk food advertising on TV must also be extended to on-demand services, say health campaigners. New analysis by the Obesity Health Alliance (OHA) reveals that children watching the Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) final via ITV Hub[1] were...
May 22, 2018
“These results show a very mixed picture. Some brands have managed to meet or exceed the initial 5% target, stepping up to play their role in improving children’s health. However it’s very worrying that the majority of the top 20 highest selling, sugary brands have...
Apr 5, 2018
“It’s great news that the soft drinks levy is now in place. We’re all eating more sugar than is recommended and sugary soft drinks contribute to this – particularly in teens where sugary drinks are their top source of sugar. They provide empty calories and...
Apr 4, 2018
Professor John Wass from the Obesity Health Alliance, said: “These results are impressive – and it’s good to see NHS England leading by example when it comes to tackling obesity. Obesity is not only costing people in health terms, but treating the effects of obesity...
