Junk Food Ads

The UK will ban junk food advertising on the internet and daytime TV in a bid to tackle childhood obesity, sparking criticism on the political right over "nanny state" meddling.

The report finds that high salt food products and ultra-processed foods are misleading and can be "seductive, luring, manipulative or deceptive" for people.

Digital marketing of unhealthy foods to young people is promoting an increase in the purchase and consumption of junk food by adolescents, according to new research.

The ultra processed food is those formulations which have been chemically modified to be hyper-palatable by adding colors, flavors, emulsifiers etc. These are made quite attractive and promoted very well leading to a higher acceptance.

The British government said Thursday it will bring in an evening watershed for junk food ads in a move to tackle the nation's obesity problem.

Weight loss: Always read food labels and avoid foods that contain high fructose corn syrup and added flavours. Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal explains more.

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken the bold step of banning sale of junk foods to students. All foods that are high in saturated fats or trans-fats or with added sugar or sodium will be off the menu.

A complete ban on the sale of potato wafers, soft drinks and other junk foods in school canteens and within 50 meters of school campus as also their advertisement has been proposed by the food regulator FSSAI with a view to encouraging children to consume only safe and wholesome food.

World Heart Day 2019: Controlling junk food intake and adding nutrient and vitamin-rich food in your diet will help you have a young heart throughout life.

According to a study presented at the European Congress on obesity (ECO) in Vienna, even advertisements for fast foods are making children fat

London plans to ban junk food advertising on its entire public transport network to tackle child obesity, which is among the highest in Europe, Mayor Sadiq Kahn said on Friday.

The plethora of advertisements are often directed to your child, which in turn is luring more and more children towards junk food, claims a latest study published in the Journal of Paediatrics

The government today said that there is no proposal at present to ban advertisements promoting junk food on television, after nine major food business companies decided not to advertise products with high fat on channels meant for children.

A report by Cancer Research UK has found a link between high exposure to TV ads and increased consumption of junk food by kids between ages 11 to 19.

Advertisements of such products may lead to unfavourable health and economic consequences for individuals, families and for the nation at large.

The UK will ban junk food advertising on the internet and daytime TV in a bid to tackle childhood obesity, sparking criticism on the political right over "nanny state" meddling.

The report finds that high salt food products and ultra-processed foods are misleading and can be "seductive, luring, manipulative or deceptive" for people.

Digital marketing of unhealthy foods to young people is promoting an increase in the purchase and consumption of junk food by adolescents, according to new research.

The ultra processed food is those formulations which have been chemically modified to be hyper-palatable by adding colors, flavors, emulsifiers etc. These are made quite attractive and promoted very well leading to a higher acceptance.

The British government said Thursday it will bring in an evening watershed for junk food ads in a move to tackle the nation's obesity problem.

Weight loss: Always read food labels and avoid foods that contain high fructose corn syrup and added flavours. Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal explains more.

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken the bold step of banning sale of junk foods to students. All foods that are high in saturated fats or trans-fats or with added sugar or sodium will be off the menu.

A complete ban on the sale of potato wafers, soft drinks and other junk foods in school canteens and within 50 meters of school campus as also their advertisement has been proposed by the food regulator FSSAI with a view to encouraging children to consume only safe and wholesome food.

World Heart Day 2019: Controlling junk food intake and adding nutrient and vitamin-rich food in your diet will help you have a young heart throughout life.

According to a study presented at the European Congress on obesity (ECO) in Vienna, even advertisements for fast foods are making children fat

London plans to ban junk food advertising on its entire public transport network to tackle child obesity, which is among the highest in Europe, Mayor Sadiq Kahn said on Friday.

The plethora of advertisements are often directed to your child, which in turn is luring more and more children towards junk food, claims a latest study published in the Journal of Paediatrics

The government today said that there is no proposal at present to ban advertisements promoting junk food on television, after nine major food business companies decided not to advertise products with high fat on channels meant for children.

A report by Cancer Research UK has found a link between high exposure to TV ads and increased consumption of junk food by kids between ages 11 to 19.

Advertisements of such products may lead to unfavourable health and economic consequences for individuals, families and for the nation at large.