Consuming Issues – Childhood obesity: The Obamas’ legacy?
Today (21 January) sees Barack Obama's second inauguration as President of the United States, an appropriate juncture to look ahead…
Inauguration day: the implications for US food policy
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US: Industry fees to rise under Obama FDA budget plan
President Obama is looking to increase the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) budget for fiscal 2013 by 17%, resulting…
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just the facts – Obama’s Task Force obesity plan
Earlier this week, US First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled a Task Force action plan calling on food manufacturers to curb…
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US: Obama unveils obesity plan to curb kids marketing
First Lady Michelle Obama today (11 May) unveiled a Task Force action plan calling on food manufacturers to curb the…
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US: CSPI urges Mrs Obama to pressure food industry
US First Lady Michelle Obama has been urged to do more to encourage the food industry to tackle child obesity…
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US: Michelle Obama launches anti-obesity drive
US First Lady Michelle Obama today (9 February) launched 'Let's Move', a drive designed to cut obesity levels among children…
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Obama taking food self-regulation to task
President Obama has made tackling childhood obesity and nutrition a key priority. The FDA’s recent announcement on nutritional labelling demonstrates…
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US: Obama to toughen food safety standards
The Obama administration has unveiled a series of measures designed to toughen food safety standards and strengthen the enforcement powers…