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AMA Calls Food Industry to Curb Australia’s Obesity Epidemic
AMA President, Dr Rosanna Capolingua, said governments should take firm action to encourage the food industry to adopt measures to promote healthy eating.
Releasing the AMA Position Statement on Obesity, Dr Capolingua said obesity was a whole-of-society problem and that we all needed to take responsible action, especially those who play a key role in the food choices people make.
Dr Capolingua today called on supermarkets to responsibly display and place products to encourage healthy purchases by shoppers.
“Supermarkets have a very important role to play in working towards a healthier nation,” she said.
“Supermarkets have a lot of influence over consumer purchases – price specials and promotions around lower sugar and lower fat foods would help consumers. Australians should not have to pay more at check out to live healthier lives.”
“As supermarkets have huge buying power, they have the ability to work with suppliers and manufacturers to deliver healthier food products to the public that are more attractive than unhealthy choices.”
The AMA also wants to see urban planning regulations ensure that new housing developments provide easy local access to retail outlets for fruit and vegetables.
“There is emerging evidence between how much fruit and vegetables people eat and how close they are to a grocery store or supermarket.
“Food manufacturers should also work towards portion-controlled packaging of energy-dense products and the gradual altering of existing products to reduce calorie density,” she said.
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