Junk food adverts are causing health problems in children

Helen O’Callaghan on moves to regulate digital marketing.

IrishHeart wants to sign up 30,000 supporters for a petition to regulate digital marketing to children.

The Stop Targeting Kids campaign is enlisting public support to force Government action to restrict relentless junk food marketing directed at children, particularly on social media – digital marketing remains unregulated despite clear evidence it powerfully influences children’s food choices.