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Two children sitting on a tyre swing, facing away from camera.

Parliament debates influence of unhealthy product ads on children

Malcolm Baalman, PHAA Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor Yesterday, key members of federal Parliament with health experience – including an … More

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Alcohol, commercial determinants of health, gambling, junk food
A Pepsi branded vending machine on the left, and one for Coca Cola on the right.

Encouraging switching away from sugary drinks and towards water – using warning labels and Health Stars

Professor Caroline Miller, Dr Jo Dono and Dr Kerry Ettridge (SAHMRI and The University of Adelaide) Australia has one of … More

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Swap shapes for rice crackers, chips for popcorn… parents can improve their kids’ diet with these healthier lunchbox options

Matthew Mclaughlin, University of Newcastle; Alison Brown, University of Newcastle; Jannah Jones, University of Newcastle; Luke Wolfenden, University of Newcastle, … More

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How unhealthy industries shape public opinions on health policy

Elly Howse Many of us working, teaching and researching in public health are aware of the impact of the commercial … More

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Alcohol, commercial determinants of health, industry playbook, junk food, marketing, Nutrition, Public Health
supermarkets push junk food: image of an isle of a supermarket

Supermarkets claim to have our health at heart. But their marketing tactics push junk foods

Supermarkets like to portray themselves as having the health of the community at heart.

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    Malcolm Baalman, PHAA Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor Yesterday, key members of federal Parliament with health experience – including an … More The post Parliament debates influence of unhealthy product ads on children appeared first on Intouch Public Health.
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