Parents are concerned about misleading health claims made for foods targeted at children, according to research commissioned by the Food Standards Agency. The Agency looked at this issue because of its concern that advertising and the promotion of foods to children could be having an adverse effect on their diets and health. Too many high fat/salt/sugar foods in children's diets could contribute to childhood obesity and long term health problems.
UK: Parents worry about misleading health claims
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