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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
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Too 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...

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