The ComRes survey, on issues which can make it more difficult to feed children well, found that 65% would back the idea of a ban on advertising of foods and drinks high in fat, sugar and salt before 9pm.
The poll results, which will be discussed by panelists at our Children’s Food Conference in London, also show that:
Children’s Food Trust chairman, Rob Rees, said: “Parents have such a tough job to encourage their children to eat healthily – and what’s clear is that they think there are lots of ways we could make their lives easier. This isn’t about a ‘nanny state’ – it’s about what will help rather than hinder parents in feeding their children well.
“If we’re serious about reducing the crippling costs to the NHS of poor diet, we need to get behind parents on this.”
Source: Children’s Food Trust
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