Government Responses to Childhood Obesity
As part of a day-long forum on childhood obesity, panelists examined various perspectives on marketing, self-regulation, and childhood obesi… read more
As part of a day-long forum on childhood obesity, panelists examined various perspectives on marketing, self-regulation, and childhood obesity. They focused on government responses to the problem of childhood obesity, marketing of foods and dietary plans to children, encouraging prevention measures and changes in risky behavior, as well as measures to increase awareness of health risks among both business interests and consumers. They also responded to questions from the audience. close
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