UK Government Bans Daytime TV Adverts for Sugary Foods to Fight Child Obesity
UK government bans daytime TV adverts for sugary foods to fight child obesity, including popular items like granola and muffins. Ads for 'less healthy' food will only be allowed after 9:00 pm starting next year. One in 10 four-year-olds in the UK is obese, and one in five five-year-olds suffers from tooth decay due to sugar consumption.
Key Points
- One in 10 four-year-olds in the UK is obese
- One in five five-year-olds in the UK suffers from tooth decay due to sugar consumption
- New restrictions will not apply to healthier options like natural porridge oats and unsweetened yogurt
Pros
- Helps in the fight against child obesity
- Protects children from exposure to unhealthy food marketing
- May lead to a decrease in childhood obesity cases
Cons
- May impact the advertising industry and businesses producing sugary foods
- Some argue that it restricts personal choice and freedom