A 'fat free' Britain by 2035? Slim chance of that
It seems fair to say this government, turning one year old this week, has not yet achieved a reputation for speedy resolution of major national crises. Yet within the new 10 Year Health Plan is a radi...
"People want the government to go big on food and health, but to do so politicians must listen to their predecessors: be bold, implement fast and donโt reach next election wishing you had done more."
Fantastic article! Let's hope politicians are reading
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What a well deserved award!๐๐ป๐
All your patient analysis of the murky world of the advertising lobby paid off! Congrats Sophie!! www.bmj.com/content/389/...
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Three big circles filled with different brands sports sponsorships - two big ones focus on energy drinks and junk food, and a smaller one on soft drinks
Staggering number of unhealthy foods sport sponsorships in new @bmj.com report. Energy drinks football sponsorship alone grew 17% from 2023 to 24. It's a fast growing area currently untouched by regulation but govt quoted as saying they have no plans to do so.
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It all should have been so simple - bring in advertising restrictions as planned.
And yet, industry's shady tactics won out yet again.
How on earth did we got here? Listen in to find out.
Huge thanks to @foodfoundation.bsky.social for giving me the opportunity to share this wild story.
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