GOP freshman slams Obama's costly anti-obesity ad campaignWashington Times (Associated Press) A freshman Republican congressman from Tennessee is fighting back against anti-obesity ad campaigns initiated by the Obama administration and congressional Democrats that target sugary soft drinks and other high-calorie foods. Rep. and more »
Childhood obesity on the riseArab News BADR ALSHIBANI Obesity is on the rise in Saudi Arabia and it is pretty alarming for a country where strict dietary norms have been observed for several centuries. In the year 2007, Saudi Arabia ranked 29th on the Forbes' list of the fattest countries ...and more »
A ban on junk food advertising will not help reduce obesity in kidsSydney Morning Herald Banning junk-food advertising is an unsatisfactory policy response to obesity. This is because it will lead to inconsistent and subjective decisions as to what type of foods or advertisements ought to be banned and on what occasions the ban ought to ...and more »