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<p>There is a clear need to address childhood obesity on health and social justice
grounds and this government is committed to tackling the issue and supporting people
in making healthy choices.</p><p> </p><p>As part of this ongoing process, in August
2017 we announced a £5 million investment in a policy research unit on childhood obesity
to provide a robust evidence, evaluation and research capability including looking
at the impact of marketing on childhood obesity. The unit is undertaking a large programme
of work and we will consider the results in due course.</p><p> </p><p>In 2016 we published
a world-leading plan to tackle childhood obesity based on the best evidence. We have
made significant progress and now want to build on those strong foundations. We will
be publishing a second chapter of the Childhood Obesity Plan in due course.</p><p>
</p><p> </p><p>A review of advertising restrictions for products and brands high in
fat, salt or sugar, was published by Ofcom in 2010 and included a detailed assessment
of effects on commercial public service broadcasters and commercial channels.</p><p>
</p><p>The UK currently places strong restrictions on high fat, salt or sugar (HFSS)
products. Strict new rules came into effect in July 2017 banning the advertising of
HFSS food or drink products in children’s media. These restrictions apply across all
non-broadcast media including in print, cinema, online and in social media and are
designed to compliment similar measures already in place for broadcast media.</p><p>
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