UK Members of Parliament are calling for a ban on fast food outlets opening near schools as part of efforts to tackle obesity. The Commons health committee has also recommended ending junk food advertising on billboards and public transport.
The proposals specifically target fast food chains such as KFC from operating in proximity to schools. The recommendations represent an effort to reduce children's exposure to both fast food establishments and promotional material for unhealthy food products in public spaces.
These measures form part of a broader parliamentary push to address obesity levels through regulatory action on the food industry's presence and marketing practices in areas frequented by young people.
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