17 March 2008
Junk Food Code
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We know that children are getting fatter but how much is junk food to blame?
International experts say junk food advertising has a powerful effect on children's food choices.
This week, the International Obesity Taskforce joined other health agencies in supporting a new advertising code, proposed by the world federation of consumer organisations.
Guests
Louise Baur
Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Sydney and Chair of the International Obesity Taskforce's Childhood Obesity Program
Further Information
International Obesity Taskforce
Presenter
Richard Aedy
Producer
Amanda Armstrong
Story Researcher and Producer
Lindy Raine
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