Tag: obesity prevention
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UK introduces landmark junk food advertising ban
What the new ban covers The United Kingdom has introduced a landmark advertising ban targeting high-fat, high-sugar, and high-salt (HFSS) foods. Under the new legislation, television advertising for HFSS products is prohibited before 9pm, a move designed to reduce the exposure of younger audiences to unhealthy food marketing. Online, the rules are even tighter, restricting…
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Rachel Reeves Signals Milkshake Tax as Part of Healthier Budget Push
Overview: A Budget Move Aimed at Public Health Chancellor Rachel Reeves is poised to announce a new tax on milkshakes as part of a broader push to improve public health and reduce avoidable healthcare costs. The move would end the current exemption that some milk-based drinks enjoy from tax, bringing a familiar product under the…
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Calorie labelling rules on menus don’t prompt restaurants to make healthy changes, study finds
Introduction: The promise and the reality of calorie labels When England introduced mandatory calorie labeling for large restaurants, pubs, cafes, and fast food spots in 2022, the policy was pitched as a straightforward way to nudge consumers toward healthier choices and, in turn, curb obesity. But a new study offers a more nuanced picture: the…