2005 Jan - Mar News Archive

Marketers to chew the fat over junk-food ads

Sydney Morning Herald, January 22 2005. The marketing industry is to consider new measures to combat the growing problem of childhood obesity amid a global groundswell of support for curbs on junk-food advertising. More...

Europe takes aim at junk food ads

International Herald Tribune January 6, 2005. At a time when obesity and related illnesses are becoming epidemic among Europe's children, governments are starting to come down hard on the marketing and advertising of junk food across Europe. More...

Call for junk-free aisles

Junk food at supermarket checkouts is fuelling childhood obesity and should be banned, The Parents Jury says. More...

Call to reduce fat traps at checkouts

Supermarkets that harness the pester power of children by filling checkout displays with junk food are failing to play their part in the battle against childhood obesity, The Parents Jury says. More...

Work with The Parents Jury

A vacancy exists at The Parents Jury. Applications close Friday 25 February. More...

Give tax breaks to parents who keep kids active

The Vancouver Sun, February 3 2005. The British Columbia government is proposing tax breaks for parents who enrol their children in sports and recreation programs. More...