
Why Tim Spector wants to bring back the nanny state
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Tackling Obesity: Government Action and Food Industry Influences
This chapter explores recent UK government initiatives aimed at addressing the obesity crisis, including a ban on advertising unhealthy foods before 9 PM. It examines the historical failures in food-related health interventions and the pivotal role of the food industry's lobbying efforts in shaping nutrition policy. The discussion underscores the urgent need for a preventive approach to health that prioritizes long-term solutions over short-term political gains.
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