While some food processing is beneficial – such as pasteurising milk to kill bacteria – the ones that cause parents concern ...

By Tarun Sai Lomte New Australian research reveals that ultra-processed foods make up nearly half of kids' diets, posing ...

We want our kids to have a relationship with food that’s grounded in trust, joy and respect. We want them to move their ...

American breakfast cereals, a centerpiece of children's morning consumption, have steadily become unhealthier. As a result, kids have been exposed to unhealthy amounts of sugar, sodium and fat, which ...

Believe it or not, just 5 minutes of junk food advertisements can result in an unbeatable 130 extra calories for your child. Despite WHO guidelines on protecting kids from the harmful impact of ...

A new study presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Malaga, Spain, has uncovered alarming effects of junk food advertising ... or static images like billboards—did not moderate ...

For starters, some governments are stepping in. The UK, for example, is working on banning junk food ads before 9 pm. That’s a great start. But there’s more to be done—by parents, schools ...

Childhood overweight and obesity are a growing public health challenge in South Africa. In 2016, 13% of the country’s children were reported to be obese.This is predicted to double by 2030 ...

Just 5 mins of junk food ads can make kids eat 130 extra calories daily. All media types, even brand-only ads, trigger overeating. Experts urge global policy to curb this growing health risk.

South African children are growing up in a food environment that tends to cause obesity. One of its key features is intense marketing of unhealthy ... or implied by images of fruits and vegetables ...

A major new study has found that children and adolescents consume significantly more calories after watching just five minutes of junk food advertising ... ads in boosting kids’ consumption.

Analysis - Childhood overweight and obesity are a growing public health challenge in South Africa. In 2016, 13% of the country's children were reported to be obese. This is predicted to double by ...