Los Angeles weighs slow growth plan for fast food
In South Los Angeles officials push a yearlong moratorium on new fast-food outlets to curb obesity and improve access to healthier options. City Council considers the measure amid debate with the California Restaurant Association which says the plan misses the chance to attract sit-down eateries.
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FTC says kids target of $1.6 billion in food ads
The FTC reports that in 2006 food and beverage companies spent about $1.6 billion marketing to children and adolescents, with $492 million on soda and $294 million on restaurant ads. The study aims to spur industry action toward healthier options for ages 2 to 17.
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