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Population-level childhood obesity/overweight prevalence did not drop in Gateshead, England, after a policy that limited new fast-food outlets. Childhood overweight/obesity did drop in deprived areas.

Data from the Food Standards Agency show that the average density of fast-food outlets increased from 142 to 170 per 100,000 residents between 2019 to the end of 2021.

The new report, Nourishing Britain: a political manual for improving the nation’s health, featured an “unprecedented” number of interviews with senior politicians who back tougher action on obesity.

Restricting the number of new fast food cuts child obesity, suggests new research. Planning policies to limit outlets selling burgers, kebabs, fried chicken and chips (french fries) leads to fewer ...

A complete ban on new fast-food outlets since 2015 aimed to lower obesity in 10 and 11-year-olds from 23% to less than 10% by 2025. Studies show a reduction in fast-food outlets in Gateshead ...

Planning policies to restrict the number of new fast-food outlets leads to fewer overweight and obese children according to research led by Lancaster University. Researchers examined the impact of ...