Fighting obesity in children

American Heart Association advises on added sugars for children

Children aged two to 18 in the US should eat less than 25 grams of added sugars each day, the…

Why England child obesity plan is best industry could have hoped for

The UK government's action plan on childhood obesity in England, launched today (18 August), has been criticised by industry bodies,…

Childhood obesity strategy announced for England – live reaction

The long-awaited - and delayed - strategy to combat child obesity in England has been released by the UK's Department…

England “watered down” childhood obesity strategy criticised

The UK government's bid to tackle childhood obesity in England, including a levy on soft drinks and a voluntary reduction…

UPDATE: UK government dismisses claim of industry pressure on child obesity strategy

The UK government has insisted it is "ridiculous" to suggest pressure from the country's food sector has "severely eroded" its upcoming…

US candy companies sign kids advertising pledge aimed at SMEs

Six confectioners, including Jelly Belly and Lindt & Sprungli's Ghirardelli, have pledged not to advertise confectionery to children in the…

WHO calls for curbs on marketing to tackle obesity

Restrictions on the marketing of "unhealthy food", a tax on sugar-sweetened drinks and government support for physical activity are needed…