Nov 10, 2020
Responding to the announcement of a new government consultation on the total restriction of online advertising for HFSS products, Caroline Cerny, Alliance Lead, said: “Junk food advertising works. That’s why food companies spend hundreds of thousands every year,...
Sep 7, 2020
In response to Public Health England’s publication of calorie reduction guidelines for the food industry, Caroline Cerny, Alliance Lead at the Obesity Health Alliance said: “It’s much harder to eat healthily when so much of the food available to us is over-loaded with...
Aug 7, 2020
“Dear Sir, While we welcome a renewed government focus on reducing obesity, failing to include a policy that stops junk food adverts being shown on TV and online before the 9pm watershed, would be a serious error. Adverts for unhealthy food dominate prime-time...
Aug 7, 2020
“If, as has been reported, the government’s new obesity strategy addresses the role that the relentless advertising and promotion of unhealthy food has in driving ill-health then it will help to build a healthier, stronger population. There is overwhelming...
Aug 7, 2020
“We are delighted the government has recognised the role that the relentless marketing and promotion of unhealthy food plays in driving ill-health. Restricting the advertising of unhealthy products before 9pm is a landmark move and shows real commitment from the...
Jun 8, 2020
The Obesity Health Alliance is working with a group of academic and policy experts to develop a long-term strategy to help more people be a healthy weight. This strategy will focus on policy change and will cover both prevention and treatment. Read more about the...
