Mandatory rules needed. Industry promotes fast food, sugar-sweetened drinks, chocolate & confectionery, salty & savoury snacks, sweet bakery items & snacks, breakfast cereals & desserts.
WHO recommends policies to restrict food marketing to kids https://t.co/WoLKy1FhpR
Important and clear new guidance from the @WHO on protecting children from the harmful impacts of food advertising.
We must listen to the global evidence, and take action.
This work couldn’t be more timely for Australia.
https://t.co/2dpS7HQ4QN
Updated guidelines released by @WHO call for mandatory government regulation to protect children from harmful unhealthy food marketing.
#Brandsoffourkids
https://t.co/lU7RePxJMB
New blog post on our website from @gary_sacks + @ay_jay_cee unpacking Woolworths' announcement that they are introducing healthier checkouts and end of aisle displays, and how this compares to best practice👉 https://t.co/Esbk5mQg3O
New research from @FHAllianceAU & @CancerVic shows 3 in 4 Aussies support a blanket ban on targeting kids online with these unhealthy food ads.
Time to protect kids from harmful unhealthy food marketing.
@SophieScamps
Read more: https://t.co/jl4ntcYjwj
#brandsoffourkids
The food retail sector has the powerful potential to protect and promote children's right to nutritious foods, and healthy food environments. That's why we're proud to feed into this new report from @IHT_Deakin, @UNICEF and more.
Read now: https://t.co/aNh6tEbO7O
Aussie kids’ health should be prioritised over processed food industry profits. We welcome efforts by @SophieScamps to protect children from exposure to unhealthy food marketing during set times on TV/radio, and at all times online. Read our release: https://t.co/rsGrI5wdSO
Clear warning from the Director General of @WHO, @DrTedros:
"Electronic cigarettes are a trap to recruit children, not part of harm reduction".
https://t.co/hvHSIEiIUS
Out of the 276 squeeze pouches reviewed, only two met infant feeding guidelines for nutrition. Govt must act now to regulate how these foods for vulnerable babies are manufactured and labelled.
Our #Kidsaresweetenough
https://t.co/WcKxWruvuU
VicHealth welcomes the @ausgov's announcement of a $737 million package to reduce vaping and tobacco harms in our communities. With a focus on stronger regulations, education campaigns and increased funding for cessation, these are crucial steps to protect our young people (1/2)
A new study shows marketers spend more on sugary drink ads than Australian governments do on obesity prevention programs. From 2016-18, $27m was spent on obesity prevention programs vs. $152m spent on sugary drinks and artificially sweetened beverage ads. https://t.co/RWI2UBC0R7
It's time Australians were supported to live healthier lives over processed food companies' profits. We must implement the National Obesity Strategy now to reduce increasing rates of overweight and obesity.
https://t.co/2c9RabNtgV