Europe's fight against obesity

November 23, 2005

The food industry and consumer groups of Europe are going to submit ideas to the European Union on how to overcome the dreaded ailment popularly known as obesity. They’re planning to urge for clear labeling of nutritional hazards and warning against aggressive marketing. The food companies, supermarket chains and consumer groups are expected to present their ideas on handling the health problem of obesity which is taking a serious shape in Europe and the United States.

The confederation of food and drink industries of the European Union is going to recommend improving the labeling of foods; setting clear standards for advertising food, especially meant for children; and working closely with public authorities and consumer groups on nutritional education. By doing this, it will be easier to control the dreaded disease named obesity.

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