Michelle Obama Wants To Change The Way Food Is Advertised To Children | Talking Points Memo

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama wants food makers and entertainment companies to spend less time advertising sweet and salty foods to kids and more time promoting healthier options.Concerned about the nation’s childhood obesity issues, the first lady on Wednesday is convening the first White House summit on food marketing to children to get involved parties talking about how to help consumers make healthier food choices. That includes enlisting the persuasive power of the multimillion-dollar food marketing industry.


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