Child obesity and the food industry
Food manufacturer web games discourage exercise
Soaring child obesity rates are forcing food manufacturers to back away from TV advertising. So isn’t it a trifle absurd…
US: Childhood obesity viewed as a growing problem
A new survey out yesterday (12 July) has revealed that adults in the US increasingly view childhood obesity as a…
US: Obesity raises health product awareness
Americans spent a greater portion of their cash on healthier products while shelling out US$61.4bn on snack foods during 2005.…
EU: Industry body recognises role in fight against obesity
The European Snacks Association, representing savoury snacks companies, agrees that it "has a role to play in the debate around…
US: Government looks at options in fight against obesity
The US government's latest childhood obesity report makes several recommendations including exploring an on-pack logo program identifying healthier, lower-calorie foods.…
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…