2008 Apr - Jun News Archive

Clearer food labels the answer to low salt diets

AWASH Media release, 28/5/08 More...

THE State Government has turned to the kings of cholesterol - the French - to help curb childhood obesity

The SA Government will introduce a childhood health and fitness program already considered a success in France. More...

Junk Food Enticing Kids Through World Wide Web

Unhealthy food promotion is now monopolising the pages of internet sites aimed at children and needs government regulation, according to new research by The Cancer Council NSW. More...

Children�s Physical Activity Foundation Launched

ACT's Minister for Education and Training Andrew Barr has launched the Children�s Physical Activity Foundation and confirmed the ACT Government�s commitment of $250,000 to help establish it. More...

Parents want junk food ads banned

The Australian, 19/5/08 More...

Getting Obesity Under Control - AMA Position Statement on Obesity

Releasing the AMA Position Statement on Obesity, AMA President, Dr Rosanna Capolingua said obesity was a whole-of-society problem and that we all needed to take responsible action, especially those who play a key role in the food choices people make. More...

Kids add to daily grind

Herald Sun, 23/5/08 More...

False info calls food label system into question

NEW ZEALAND: The extent of inaccurate and false information of food labels calls into question the credibility of the entire food labelling system, following research which shows that nearly 58 percent of food samples tested showed inaccurate information on nutrient levels, Green Party Safe Food Spokesperson Sue Kedgley says. More...

School junk food ban push

Junk food should be banned from all Tasmanian school canteens and lunchboxes in a bid to stop obesity, says a Tasmanian senator. More...

Mothers sour on sweets

Despite rising obesity levels, more than 95 per cent of parents surveyed by the Parents Jury - a healthy-living advocacy group - say their children are regularly given unhealthy treats for performing well. More...

Yes, we're fat, but what do we do about it?

The Age, 18/5/08 More...

How to deal with junior geeks

This article highlights how parents are being left behind by their tech savvy children and toddlers(!) and the dangers of the uncontrolled flow of information being fed to this online generation. More...

Give Kids Lunchbox Choice, Dietitians Urge Parents

Having children choose and pack the foods they take for lunch could be the answer to back-to-school lunches that are liked � and eaten, according to dietitians. More...

Easter egg gorging has unhealthy costs

Why do we give our nearest and dearest gifts that compromise their health? Would we give a diabetic a sugary cream cake or an alcoholic a bottle of booze? More...

Intense exercise not obesity solution

A "ONE size fits all" approach to children's fitness will not solve the growing obesity crisis, a UniSA physiotherapist says. More...

Besieged industry tightens rules

Changes to the way companies can market to children were unveiled this month as the marketing industry faces a battle to preserve its system of self-regulation. More...

Parents call for compulsory front of pack food labelling

Parents Jury Media Release, 10/6/08 More...

Messing with your mind, kid

Otago Daily Times, NZ, 14/6/08 More...

Australia now world's fattest nation

The Age, 20/6/08 More...

Industry split on children's junk food ads

Sydney Morning Herald, 12/6/08 More...

A spoonful of sugar, fat and salt just what the customer ordered

Sydney Morning Herald, 28/5/08 More...

Shoppers not happy, mate

Herald Sun, 26/5/08 More...