Tough new measures to tackle childhood obesity – including a restriction on supermarkets offering “deep discounts” on unhealthy foods – must be introduced, according to a committee of MPs. In a report published on Monday, there was specific criticism of there being “no mention of price promotions” despite experts recommending there should be controls on supermarkets discounting unhealthy food and drinks aimed at children. “These omissions mean that the current plan misses important opportunities to tackle childhood obesity. “We’ve said time and again that it was an error for government to exclude TV junk food advertising restrictions in their obesity plan,” said Viner. The Obesity Health Alliance, a coalition of more than 40 health charities, campaign groups and royal medical colleges, said: “It’s reassuring to see the committee reiterate the importance of tackling childhood obesity, which has reached a devastating high.

Source: The Guardian March 26, 2017 23:01 UTC