Petition Implement a ban on advertisements promoting sugary consumable items

Obesity is growing in the UK at an alarming rate among adults but also children. The lead cause of this is sugar found in foods and drinks, some of which are hidden. There should be more awareness about sugar in food and drink and bans on products that are leading the UK to an obesity epidemic.

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http://www.jamieoliver.com/sugar-rush/
http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB16988
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Obesity/Pages/Introduction.aspx
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/disadvantages-sugar-2024.html
http://www.bupa.co.uk/health-information/directory/c/child-obesity
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/may/29/uk-western-europe-obesity-study
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/may/05/obesity-crisis-projections-uk-2030-men-women

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Date closed 12 April 2016
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