LHGP calls on the government to expand scope of food advertising rules to better protect children
June 30, 2026
June 30, 2026
BATH, England, June 30 -- The University of Bath posted the following news:
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LHGP calls on the government to expand scope of food advertising rules to better protect children
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The UK is facing an obesity crisis that is taking a heavy toll on children's health. In 2023 to 2024, more than one in five children in Year 6 were living with obesity, and rates are even higher in the most deprived communities. Advertising plays a well-documen . . .
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LHGP calls on the government to expand scope of food advertising rules to better protect children
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The UK is facing an obesity crisis that is taking a heavy toll on children's health. In 2023 to 2024, more than one in five children in Year 6 were living with obesity, and rates are even higher in the most deprived communities. Advertising plays a well-documen . . .