Child obesity plan targets sweets at checkouts Sweets and fatty snacks sold at checkouts and as part of supermarket deals will be banned under new government proposals to halve childhood obesity in England by 2030.
Tighter restrictions on junk food ads on TV and online are also planned, as well as mandatory calorie labelling on restaurant menus.
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said the measures gave "power to parents to make healthier choices".
The plans have been broadly welcomed. BBC News
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Tighter restrictions on junk food ads on TV and online are also planned, as well as mandatory calorie labelling on restaurant menus.
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said the measures gave "power to parents to make healthier choices".
The plans have been broadly welcomed. BBC News
See also:
- The King's Fund responds to new government measures to tackle childhood obesity The King's Fund
- Obesity epidemic demands more action and investment to protect children The Guardian
- Supermarkets targeted in the battle against obesity The Guardian
- Energy drinks set to be banned for under-16s as part of government plan to tackle obesity The Independent
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