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A LETTER IN THE IRISH EXAMINER – Tues May 15, 2012. The draft code proposal by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, to ban the advertising of cheese on children’s television programmes, is a recipe for disaster, and represents the predictable consequences of anti-fat lobbying by senior…
The perceived correlation between junk food marketing and unhealthy dietary practices of Irish children is currently under the spotlight of the Children’s Commercial Communications Code. The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) is currently reviewing submissions of concern from the public and professional bodies, with a…
Revised dietary Guidelines for Americans were released on 31 Jan. 2011 with a 2 page document recommending specific foods that should be part of a healthy diet. Preferred food choices are listed and illustrated by a platter containing balanced calories from Fruits, Vegetables, Grains and…