Child obesity and the food industry
EU: Food industry could face legal action over obesity
Delegates to the Annual Obesity Europe conference, which will be held in Brussels next month, will be warned that they…
Industry calls for government action on obesity
The food industry can help to address unhealthy diets, but the government must act to tackle the issue of inactive…
CANADA: Calls for tax on junk food in fight against obesity
The president of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Ruth Collins-Nakai has called for a junk food tax to fight against "the…
US food industry fights rearguard action against obesity legislation
The food industry in the United States has been struggling with accusations that it is responsible for the country’s “obesity…
Fat and fatter: What can the food industry do about obesity?
Giving away free pedometers, switching to healthier cooking oil, cutting the salt content of products… These are just some of…