Critics: UK plan to cut child obesity lacks muscle

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Critics: UK plan to cut child obesity lacks muscle 

 

LONDON (AP) — Britain has unveiled a plan to battle rising child obesity by urging food manufacturers to cut down on sugar and getting primary schools to make pupils do more exercise.

 

But health campaigners have slammed the government for failing to restrict junk food advertising aimed at children.

 

The government wants manufacturers to cut the amount of sugar in products popular with children, including cereals, candy and desserts, by 20 percent over five years. Officials say they will consider "alternative levers" if the voluntary target isn't met.

 

Britain has already announced a "sugar tax" on sodas to start in 2018.

 

Parveen Kumar, chairwoman of the British Medical Association board of science, said Thursday that it was "incredibly disappointing" that the plan didn't include restrictions on marketing of unhealthy food and drinks.

 

-- © Associated Press 2016-08-18

[RuamRudy]

Self regulation works so well with the press, of course it will work with the food industry.

In other, unreported, news, political donations from junk food manufacturers continue to remain healthy - unlike the kids they are poisoning.

[JHolmesJr]

yes it lacks muscle….cuz it's all fat.

[manfredtillmann]

100 years ago there was no such thing as 'obesity'.

identify what is different in our food chain today, eliminate it and end up with a slim and healthy population.

a very simple start would be to close down all fast food outlets and introduce education in schools regarding nutritionally balanced cooking with un - processed ingredients.

yes, i know, i am dreaming...

 

[arithai12]

18 hours ago, RuamRudy said:

Self regulation works so well with the press, of course it will work with the food industry.

In other, unreported, news, political donations from junk food manufacturers continue to remain healthy - unlike the kids they are poisoning.

Sadly, you are very right. However, let's not forget that no one is forcing the kids to go to the fast food, or sit at their computer instead of running outside. At least part of the blame is with the parents.

Edited August 19, 2016 by arithai12
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