A Framework for Implementing the Set of Recommendations on the Marketing of Foods and Non-Alcoholic Beverages to Children
In May 2010, the World Health Assembly (WHA), through resolution WHA63.14, endorsed a set of recommendations on the marketing of foods and non-alcoholic beverages to children. The main purpose of the recommendations was to guide efforts by Member States in designing new policies, or strengthening existing policies, on food marketing communications to children in order to reduce the impact of marketing foods high in saturated fats, trans-fatty acids, free sugars, or salt. This framework document has been developed in response to the mandate of resolution WHA63.14 and is aimed at policy-makers wanting to apply the recommendations in their individual territories.
Resource Information
Date
January 1, 2012
Author
World Health Organization
Type
Guide
Setting
Cafeteria/Canteen, Children's Service/Child Care, Community Garden, Community Kitchen, Community-at-large, Farmers Market, Food Bank, Grocery/Retail, Home, Long-term Care, Mobile Vending, Primary Care, Recreation Centre, Restaurant/Food Service Premise, School, Workplace
Age
Children (4-11), Youth (12-17)
Topic
Food Marketing
Language
English
Jurisdiction
Local/Municipal/Regional, Provincial, Provincial (Ontario), Provincial (outside Ontario), National, International
Tags
childhood obesity, children, chronic disease prevention, diets, food environment, food literacy, food marketing, food system, healthy eating, nutrients, nutrition education, nutrition guidelines, obesity, policy, program, public institution, recreation, school, sodium, sugar, weight