Surgeon general backs FTC in regulating child sugar ads
The U S surgeon general backs FTC regulation of television advertising aimed at children for sugary foods. Julius B Richmond cites tooth decay as a preventable disease and says reducing sugar intake is essential. He supports limits on ads targeting very young viewers and questions the wisdom of persistent sugary food promotions to children unable to judge health risks.
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