GMA/FPA puts food industry at heart of obesity debate – COMMENT
The inaugural meeting of the Media and Childhood Obesity: Today and Tomorrow task force was held two weeks ago. The…
Advertising and obesity in the US
The inaugural meeting of the Media and Childhood Obesity: Today and Tomorrow task force was held two weeks ago. The food industry has taken an active role in this broad-based coalition through the participation of the GMA/FPA. Ben Cooper assesses the food industry?s involvement in the new initiative as part of the industry?s broader commitment to corporate social responsibility.
US: GMA/FPA joins anti-obesity task force
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