News • Children's Food Campaign
Documentary: Young & Obese - Confronting the Crisis? ITV 25 Feb 7.30pm
With a third of 11-year-olds overweight or obese, Britain is heading for a public health disaster. Larger children often grow up to be heavyweight adults, making them more prone to a range of chronic illnesses including diabetes, heart disease and even some cancers. But will a new Government initiative be bold enough to turn the tide?
Tune in to ITV on Thursday 25 February on ITV from 7:30 to 8:00pm for a Tonight documentary on childhood obesity.Watch out for a special appearance from Sustain's Children's Food Campaign and (tooth fairy) friends.
You can watch the programme on ITV player - Tonight, episode 7
Published Monday 22 February 2016
Children's Food Campaign: Better food and food teaching for children in schools, and protection of children from junk food marketing are the aims of Sustain's high-profile Children's Food Campaign. We also want clear food labelling that can be understood by everyone, including children.
