Sentences with phrase «drinks on childhood obesity»

David Ludwig and his colleagues demonstrated this phenomenon in studies of the effects of soft drinks on childhood obesity.

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Last November, British lawmakers called for a tax on sugary drinks as a means of tackling childhood obesity but the idea was ruled out by the government which said it was not the right course of action.

«It does address the central issue of sugar reformulation» Ian Wright, Director General of the Food and Drink Federation, shares his views on the childhood obesity strategy.

Tim Rycroft shares the Food and Drink Federation's views on the UK Government's plan for action to reduce childhood obesity and discusses what it means for future collaboration between government and industry.

In February EU Member States adopted an EU Action Plan on Childhood Obesity that called for no sponsorship by food and drink companies in Schools.

The Chancellor stunned Britain's soft drinks industry in March by unveiling plans to slap a levy on soft drinks to tackle rising levels of childhood obesity.

Jamie Oliver urged MPs to take action on sugary drinks as he appeared before the health select committee as part of its inquiry into childhood obesity.

With a proposed sugar tax on soft drink makers, a new - look EatWell plate to help us all eat a better diet, and a childhood obesity strategy on the way, it seems steps to help children eat better are never far from the front pages.

It is the «red - light» food and drink companies who should be reached out to put money back into schools and help to organise future educational initiatives on childhood obesity.

Understanding the behaviours that contribute to childhood obesity in the early years, with particular emphasis on reducing the consumption of sugary drinks, is important to future health.

Exercise: Children generally benefit from a high metabolic rate, but the growing rate of childhood obesity brought on by a country that readily sells sugary sweets, drinks and fatty foods should concern every parent.

Are food and drink retailers within NHS venues adhering to NICE Quality standard 94 guidance on childhood obesity?