Group says: Curb junk food ads aimed at children - 0 views
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brent fox on 14 May 13A coalition of medical groups says, Canadian children under 13 shouldn't be exposed to marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages. Calls on food companies to immediately stop marketing foods high in fats, added sugars or sodium to children was made on Thursday's policy statement from the Canadian Medical Association, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Hypertension Canada, College of Family Physicians of Canada and others. The proposed advertising restriction includes characters or mascots promoting sugary cereals. (Ryan Remiorz/Canadian Press)....