Childhood obesity5 Dec 2024Only adverts showing junk food covered by TV banAdverts that do not show viewers unhealthy food will not be restricted by a new 9pm watershed.5 Dec 2024Politics4 Dec 2024Porridge and crumpets included in new junk food ad banSome foods typically considered healthy are classed as 'junk food' under new legislation.4 Dec 2024Health10 Nov 2024Why are milk and water only on school drinks menu?The action comes as obesity figures reveal Knowsley is the worst area in England for 10-11-year-olds.10 Nov 2024Liverpool23 Oct 2024Council wants fewer takeaways in deprived areasNew data reveals a high proportion of Lancashire's takeaways are based in poorer areas.23 Oct 2024Lancashire9 Oct 2024Takeaway hours plan fails to curb child obesityObesity rates are higher despite council moves to limit the hours of fast food outlets near schools.9 Oct 20248 Oct 2024Good mental health at 11 'cuts later obesity risk'Researchers suggest age 11 "may be a sensitive period in which psychological wellbeing is associated with future body weight".8 Oct 2024Liverpool29 Sep 2024Huge obesity rates among borough's primary pupilsA council report blames inequality and deprivation for the rise in obesity rates.29 Sep 2024Liverpool13 Sep 2024What counts as junk food in upcoming UK advert banOnline restrictions will start in October 2025, with junk food adverts on TV banned before 21:00.13 Sep 2024Health11 Jul 2024Little change in child obesity, report findsA new report on obesity in Jersey's children shows little change in the past year.11 Jul 2024Jersey
