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Global Child Obesity Surpasses Underweight for the First Time
A new UN report reveals that globally, more children are obese than underweight, driven by increased access to ultra-processed foods, impacting 188 million children aged 5-19.
Global Child Obesity Surpasses Underweight for the First Time
A new UN report reveals that globally, more children are obese than underweight, driven by increased access to ultra-processed foods, impacting 188 million children aged 5-19.
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12% Bias Score
Australia's Failing Food Laws Fuel Child Obesity Crisis
UNICEF warns Australia's food laws are inadequate, contributing to a surge in child obesity, exceeding global averages and projected to cost the economy $66 billion annually by 2030.
Australia's Failing Food Laws Fuel Child Obesity Crisis
UNICEF warns Australia's food laws are inadequate, contributing to a surge in child obesity, exceeding global averages and projected to cost the economy $66 billion annually by 2030.
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44% Bias Score
Mexico Bans Junk Food in Schools to Combat Childhood Obesity
Mexico banned junk food sales in schools starting this year, aiming to combat high childhood obesity (36-40% of children over 5) by promoting nutritious alternatives; a new manual provides guidelines and recipes for allowed foods.
Mexico Bans Junk Food in Schools to Combat Childhood Obesity
Mexico banned junk food sales in schools starting this year, aiming to combat high childhood obesity (36-40% of children over 5) by promoting nutritious alternatives; a new manual provides guidelines and recipes for allowed foods.
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40% Bias Score
Texas Bill Seeks to Restrict SNAP Benefits for Junk Food
Texas lawmakers are considering restricting the use of SNAP benefits for junk food, mirroring similar proposals in the U.S. House and Senate. The bill aims to align SNAP with its intended focus on nutritious food, sparking debate about individual choice and access to healthy options.
Texas Bill Seeks to Restrict SNAP Benefits for Junk Food
Texas lawmakers are considering restricting the use of SNAP benefits for junk food, mirroring similar proposals in the U.S. House and Senate. The bill aims to align SNAP with its intended focus on nutritious food, sparking debate about individual choice and access to healthy options.
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48% Bias Score
Sanders Urges Ban on Junk Food Purchases Through SNAP Program
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has requested the incoming Trump administration to ban junk food purchases using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), citing its $25 billion contribution to health issues, and proposing a shift towards healthier options.
Sanders Urges Ban on Junk Food Purchases Through SNAP Program
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has requested the incoming Trump administration to ban junk food purchases using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), citing its $25 billion contribution to health issues, and proposing a shift towards healthier options.
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64% Bias Score
UK Junk Food Ad Ban: Minimal Impact Projected
The UK government banned junk food advertising online and before 9pm on TV starting October 2024 to combat childhood obesity; however, the projected impact is minimal, reducing children's daily calorie intake by only 2.1 calories.
UK Junk Food Ad Ban: Minimal Impact Projected
The UK government banned junk food advertising online and before 9pm on TV starting October 2024 to combat childhood obesity; however, the projected impact is minimal, reducing children's daily calorie intake by only 2.1 calories.
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68% Bias Score
Childhood Obesity Surpasses Underweight Globally
A UN report reveals that for the first time, more children worldwide are obese than underweight, driven by the rise of ultra-processed foods, impacting health and development.
Childhood Obesity Surpasses Underweight Globally
A UN report reveals that for the first time, more children worldwide are obese than underweight, driven by the rise of ultra-processed foods, impacting health and development.
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24% Bias Score
Twelve States Restrict SNAP Purchases of Sugary Drinks and Candy
Twelve states now have waivers restricting SNAP purchases of sugary drinks and candy starting in 2026, impacting millions of low-income Americans; the policy aims to improve public health but lacks evidence of effectiveness.
Twelve States Restrict SNAP Purchases of Sugary Drinks and Candy
Twelve states now have waivers restricting SNAP purchases of sugary drinks and candy starting in 2026, impacting millions of low-income Americans; the policy aims to improve public health but lacks evidence of effectiveness.
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56% Bias Score
US Congress Considers SNAP Restrictions on Unhealthy Foods
Multiple US Congress members propose restricting unhealthy food purchases using SNAP benefits; the FIZZ-NO Act targets sugary sodas, while others ban various junk foods, citing health concerns and taxpayer costs.
US Congress Considers SNAP Restrictions on Unhealthy Foods
Multiple US Congress members propose restricting unhealthy food purchases using SNAP benefits; the FIZZ-NO Act targets sugary sodas, while others ban various junk foods, citing health concerns and taxpayer costs.
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56% Bias Score
Teen Sues Food Giants for Allegedly Causing Type 2 Diabetes
A Pennsylvania teenager is suing major food corporations—Kraft Heinz, Mondelez, Nestle, Mars, Coca-Cola, and PepsiCo—for allegedly causing his type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease through processed foods containing addictive substances and targeted marketing towards children, a lawsuit that coinc...
Teen Sues Food Giants for Allegedly Causing Type 2 Diabetes
A Pennsylvania teenager is suing major food corporations—Kraft Heinz, Mondelez, Nestle, Mars, Coca-Cola, and PepsiCo—for allegedly causing his type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease through processed foods containing addictive substances and targeted marketing towards children, a lawsuit that coinc...
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48% Bias Score
UK Bans Unhealthy Food Ads, But Loopholes Remain
Starting October 2025, the UK will ban unhealthy food advertising on television before 9 pm and online, targeting specific high-fat, sugar, or salt products based on a government scoring system; however, ads not featuring these products will remain unaffected, creating potential loopholes.
UK Bans Unhealthy Food Ads, But Loopholes Remain
Starting October 2025, the UK will ban unhealthy food advertising on television before 9 pm and online, targeting specific high-fat, sugar, or salt products based on a government scoring system; however, ads not featuring these products will remain unaffected, creating potential loopholes.
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56% Bias Score
UK Junk Food Ad Ban: McDonald's Fries Deemed Healthier Than Yogurt
The UK government will restrict junk food advertising using a formula classifying McDonald's fries as healthy but some yogurts and porridge as unhealthy, sparking criticism from experts who warn of consumer confusion.
UK Junk Food Ad Ban: McDonald's Fries Deemed Healthier Than Yogurt
The UK government will restrict junk food advertising using a formula classifying McDonald's fries as healthy but some yogurts and porridge as unhealthy, sparking criticism from experts who warn of consumer confusion.
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52% Bias Score
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