Taiwan aims to become of one of the first societies in the world to ban junk food advertisements in children's TV programmes in a bid to cut obesity rates, an official said Thursday.
The authorities are drafting a bill to ban such commercials as well as images of smoking in children's programmes, following the lead of Britain and South Korea, said an official at the Bureau of Health Promotion.
Obesity - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Complications, Treatment
Obesity is a condition where there is excess accumulation of body fat which poses a risk to the health of the individual. It can affect children and adults.
Obesity is a condition where there is excess accumulation of body fat which poses a risk to the health of the individual. It can affect children and adults.
The Apple Daily said the bill is expected to be submitted to parliament for approval later this year and could take effect around 2011.
Taiwan would be the first government in the world to impose a junk food tax if the bill is passed, according to the John Tung Foundation, a local health advocacy group.
High Cholesterol | Hypercholesterolemia - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
High cholesterol level in blood are a risk for heart disease and stroke. They get deposited in the wall of the arteries and clog the circulation posing a threat to life.
High cholesterol level in blood are a risk for heart disease and stroke. They get deposited in the wall of the arteries and clog the circulation posing a threat to life.
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Body Mass Index
The BMI calculator helps you assess your weight indicating if it is normal or if you are underweight or overweight, based on your height.
The BMI calculator helps you assess your weight indicating if it is normal or if you are underweight or overweight, based on your height.
