Katherine Jenner

Katherine Jenner, Executive Director of the Obesity Health Alliance, discusses new restrictions on junk food advertising aimed at protecting children. She highlights the troubling link between junk food marketing and unhealthy eating habits. Jenner explains how these restrictions aim to change the food environment rather than place the burden on children. She addresses enforcement challenges and industry influence, critiquing loopholes in brand exemptions. Ultimately, she calls for stronger regulations to ensure children are better protected from harmful advertising.

Henry Zeffman, BBC chief political correspondent, probes whether weight loss drugs could assist the unemployed in returning to work. Joining him are Professor Giles Yeo, a geneticist researching appetite and obesity, and Katherine Jenner, director of the Obesity Health Alliance. They explore the implications of weight loss medications like semaglutide in an aging society and discuss the need for a comprehensive approach to health policy and equitable healthcare distribution.