Aussie Health Experts Push for Less Junk in Advertising

The federal government should move to limit junk food advertising to put the health of children ahead of the profits of the industry, experts say. In a submission to the Department of Health and Aged Care, the Australian Medical Association (AMA) said research suggests young people see 168 unhealthy food and drink promotions through social media each week. It says this equates to 17 advertisements of junk food products each hour a child is online. “Limiting junk food advertisements and marketing is about nurturing health in our children providing them with the opportunity to make healthy choices well into adulthood,” AMA President Prof. Steve Robson said. ...