Government must act now to diffuse obesity time bomb, says Which?

Which? is challenging the Government to uphold its commitment to go “further and faster” to tackle obesity by bringing in tougher rules on the promotion of unhealthy foods to children within three months. This follows the publication of the Foresight report, which shows that the current obesity strategy is not working.

Which? chief policy advisor Sue Davies says:

"Today’s findings are a stark warning that tougher action is needed to overcome rocketing obesity levels.  Obesity is a complex problem but the solutions currently on the table are not up to the task.

“A Government commitment to a9pmadvertising watershed and curbs on non-broadcast marketing of unhealthy foods aimed at children would help kick-start the much needed turnaround in levels of childhood obesity.”

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