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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

The key signs your child is addicted to junk food that you shouldn’t ignore

A voluntary ban on advertising unhealthy food and drink to children is set to take effect this week, marking a significant step in the ongoing battle against childhood obesity.

The initiative, which precedes a full government crackdown in January, will see adverts for products high in fat, salt, and sugar removed from television screens between 5::green-background[30] am and 9 pm, and from all online platforms at any time.

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