Junk Food
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Muting junk food: U.K. bans ads for unhealthy eats on TV, online before 9 p.m.The new rules, which will come into force at the end of next year, are designed to curb the current trend of obesity in primary school kids.WorldJun 24, 2021
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Coronavirus: Worried about ‘quarantine 15’? Here are some tipsWinnipeg psychologist Dr. Syras Derksen told Global News it's normal to overindulge while going through a change.Apr 17, 2020
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Snacking more? COVID-19 and emotional eatingIf you find yourself reaching for unhealthy foods during the COVID-19 pandemic, you're not alone. One registered dietitian has some tips on how to control emotional eating.HealthMar 26, 2020
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More television means higher sugar and caffeine intake in teens, study findsThe more teens used electronic devices, the more soft drinks and energy drinks they drank, researchers found.HealthOct 24, 2019
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Singapore plans to ban ads for sugary soft drinksSingapore will ban ads for fizzy drinks and other sugary beverages, in an effort to fight rising diabetes rates.HealthOct 10, 2019
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Bill banning junk food ads to kids may die in the SenateAdvocates worry that a bill designed to restrict junk food ads targeted at children could die on the order paper before the next election.HealthJun 21, 2019
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Bob Layton: To your healthOttawa wants healthy eating ... and marijuana?BlogsJun 22, 2018
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U.S. seeking to stop Canada’s plans for food warning labels in NAFTA negotiationsThe U.S. is advancing a provision in NAFTA that could stop Canada's plans for warning labels on junk food.HealthMar 27, 2018
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8 unhealthy foods that aren’t that bad for youNot all cookies are created equal, the experts say.LifestyleNov 4, 2017
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Healthy food is cheaper than junk food, new study says"Taste and convenience often play a larger role in people’s food choices than price or nutritional quality."CanadaMar 6, 2017
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