Bar marketing of harmful foods for children: WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued new guidelines calling for countries to prohibit the advertising of unhealthy food and drinks to children. WHO found that food marketing negatively impacts children’s diets and contributes to health issues. The guidelines recommend mandatory policies to protect children from the marketing of high-fat, high-sugar, and high-salt products. WHO emphasized that previous recommendations made in 2010 have not been effective, and stronger regulations are needed to address the issue. Experts support the guidelines, stating that food marketing has a significant influence on children’s eating habits and health.