Dec 17, 2019
All we want for Christmas is…. The opportunity for every child to be a healthy weight. That’s not too much to ask for. And while making our Christmas wish come true may be out of the hands of a certain man in a red suit, there are certainly a few gifts the new...
Jun 25, 2019
86% of public say childhood obesity is a ‘serious problem’ as leading health campaigners warn faster progress is needed to protect children from health risks of obesity One year on from the publication of the Government’s landmark childhood obesity plan: chapter 2,...
Nov 21, 2018
In August 2018 ASA upheld a complaint from the Obesity Health Alliance about an advert for Coco Pops Granola shown on children’s TV. While Coco Pops Granola is not a high fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) product and not subject to advertising restrictions, the ASA agreed...
Jul 4, 2018
Health campaigners call for tougher restrictions as advertising complaints against confectionery brands are upheld One year since new rules protecting children from junk food marketing were introduced by the Committee for Advertising Practice (CAP), the Advertising...
Jun 26, 2018
Read online here Stopping child obesity SIR – Big challenges require bold and brave action, and there is no bigger public health challenge than the increasing number of children who are affected by obesity. In order to thrive, Britain needs its workforce of the future...
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...