Childhood Obesity Becoming the New Smoking
Posted by anastasia on 10-01-2004The fight against childhood obesity is beginning to sound a lot like the fight against smoking. According to an article from Health Day (via Yahoo!), a U.S. expert panel is stating that the obesity issue will require "a multi-level approach that would harness the efforts of families, schools, communities, the food industry, and government." The report also recommended that the food industry change its packaging and advertising practices. You can see it starting to happen: Yesterday I mentioned the new whole grain Lucy Charms and soft drink companies are pushing more water and juice (in addition to soda). Go to the article for a full list of the panel's recommendations (many directed at the industry).
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