Food manufacturer web games discourage exercise
Soaring child obesity rates are forcing food manufacturers to back away from TV advertising. So isn’t it a trifle absurd…
Child obesity and the food industry
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US: Childhood obesity viewed as a growing problem
A new survey out yesterday (12 July) has revealed that adults in the US increasingly view childhood obesity as a…
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US: Obesity raises health product awareness
Americans spent a greater portion of their cash on healthier products while shelling out US$61.4bn on snack foods during 2005.…
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EU: Industry body recognises role in fight against obesity
The European Snacks Association, representing savoury snacks companies, agrees that it "has a role to play in the debate around…
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US: Government looks at options in fight against obesity
The US government's latest childhood obesity report makes several recommendations including exploring an on-pack logo program identifying healthier, lower-calorie foods.…
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EU: Food industry could face legal action over obesity
Delegates to the Annual Obesity Europe conference, which will be held in Brussels next month, will be warned that they…
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Industry calls for government action on obesity
The food industry can help to address unhealthy diets, but the government must act to tackle the issue of inactive…
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CANADA: Calls for tax on junk food in fight against obesity
The president of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Ruth Collins-Nakai has called for a junk food tax to fight against "the…
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US food industry fights rearguard action against obesity legislation
The food industry in the United States has been struggling with accusations that it is responsible for the country’s “obesity…
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Fat and fatter: What can the food industry do about obesity?
Giving away free pedometers, switching to healthier cooking oil, cutting the salt content of products… These are just some of…