Overweight & Obesity
UK to limit junk food ads to tackle child obesity
The British government said Thursday it will bring in an evening watershed for junk food ads in a move to tackle the nation's obesity problem.
Jun 24, 2021
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Health
New study finds fast-food companies spending more on ads, targeting Black and Hispanic youth
The fast-food industry spent $5 billion on advertising in 2019, and the advertisements disproportionately targeted Black and Hispanic youth, according to new research published today by the Rudd Center for Food Policy and ...
Jun 17, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
Studying the effects of food ads on childhood obesity
Food advertisements targeting kids can encourage poor eating habits that contribute to obesity, however not all children are susceptible. Penn State researchers are exploring the factors that protect children from overeating ...
May 25, 2021
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Health
Many U.S. adults aren't getting healthy amounts of fruits, vegetables
(HealthDay)—Nearly all U.S. adults get some vegetables every day, but the old "apple a day" adage is falling out of favor, a new government survey suggests.
Feb 5, 2021
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Health
New dietary guidelines for Americans
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been updated to include, for the first time, recommendations across the lifespan.
Jan 12, 2021
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Health
You know sugar is bad for your kids—here's what you can do
Saying "no" to crying kids in the supermarket candy aisle is an all-too-familiar scene for many parents. Good luck explaining obesity and diabetes risks to a screaming toddler.
Jan 4, 2021
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Pediatrics
New US dietary guidelines: No candy, cake for kids under 2
Parents now have an extra reason to say no to candy, cake and ice cream for young children. The first U.S. government dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers, released Tuesday, recommend feeding only breast milk for at ...
Dec 30, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Special offers fuel obese shoppers
Shoppers whose supermarket trolleys are stacked with food and drink offered on special promotions have more than a 50 percent increased chance of being obese, according to a Cancer Research UK report published today.
Mar 27, 2019
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Overweight & Obesity
Taking a bite out of food ads targeted to kids
(HealthDay)—Kids can be as strongly influenced by TV commercials as by the shows themselves, and many studies have found that tempting food ads have a particularly harmful effect, contributing to childhood obesity.
Feb 25, 2019
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Food ads targeting black and Hispanic youth almost exclusively promote unhealthy products
Restaurant, food, and beverage companies (food companies) target Hispanic and Black children and teens with ads almost exclusively for fast food, candy, sugary drinks, and unhealthy snacks, according to a new report from ...
Jan 15, 2019
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