New York City is looking at proposed legislation aiming to increase the nutritional value of kids’ menus in fast-food restaurants, a measure that could be beneficial to children’s health, according to a recent study.
Advertising may affect kids’ eating behaviour in an undesirable way, but this effect can be partially reversed when their knowledge on health is activated, according to a newly published study.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors (equivalent to a municipal council) unanimously voted in favour of a law requiring warning labels on sugary drink ads, to inform consumers about the dangers of consuming these beverages.
On May 26, the Ontario Legislative Assembly passed the Making Healthier Choices Act (Bill 45), which promotes healthier menu choices, among other measures.
In the United Kingdom, a public-private partnership called the Responsibility Deal (RD), which aims to reduce Britons’ calorie intake, has had little impact, researchers report.
