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"Obesity is not a choice."

The UK government has unveiled plans to introduce a ban on junk food advertising across TV and on...

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16.57 27 Jul 2020


"Obesity is not a choice."


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16.57 27 Jul 2020


The UK government has unveiled plans to introduce a ban on junk food advertising across TV and online prior to the 9pm watershed in the UK.

They are also debating whether to outlaw adverts for high fat, salt and sugar products online altogether.

Professor Carel le Roux, obesity physician at St Vincent's Hospital and Charley Stoney Chief Executive of IAPI joined Mark to discuss their thoughts. 


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