Promotional techniques on junk food packaging are a problem for children's health – Australia could do better
- Written by: Gary Sacks, Professor of Public Health Policy, Deakin University
Drazen Zigic/ShutterstockToo many Australian children are eating diets high in added sugars, saturated fats, salt, energy and ultra-processed foods. And often they’re not getting enough fruits, vegetables and wholegrains.
A key driver of unhealthy diets among Australian children is that unhealthy foods and drinks are ever-present and...