WHO urges stronger
regulations to protect children from harmful
effects of food
marketing targeting unhealthy products
Aggressive marketing of high-fat, high-sugar, and high-salt foods
contributes to unhealthy dietary choices among
children, says WHO.
Previous calls for responsible
marketing practices have had little impact,
according
to
WHO's new guidance.
The WHO recommends mandatory policies to
restrict marketing
of eating
unhealthy foods and
beverages
to children
Marketing of unhealthy
foods influences children's food choices and norms, posing a threat to
public health, warns WHO.
Policies should cover
children of all ages, use a nutrient profile model, and be comprehensive
in scope, says WHO
WHO emphasizes the importance
of creating
supportive food environments
and involving local consultations to adapt guidelines to
specific contexts
.
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