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Porridge Ads Survive New UK Childhood Obesity Rules

1/22/2025

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UK Health Minister Andrew Gwynne announced that porridge commercials will continue to air during daytime TV, even with new regulations aimed at reducing childhood obesity. While the upcoming legislation will limit sugary products, it surprisingly spares most porridge options. Critics are raising eyebrows, arguing that the classification of healthy foods is too vague and could undermine the fight against obesity.

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UK Health Minister Andrew Gwynne announced that porridge commercials will continue to air during daytime TV, even with new regulations aimed at reducing childhood obesity. While the upcoming legislation will limit sugary products, it surprisingly spares most porridge options. Critics are raising eyebrows, arguing that the classification of healthy foods is too vague and could undermine the fight against obesity.