Markey Lauds Conagra's commitment to combat childhood obesity

MARKEY LAUDS CONAGRA’S COMMITMENT TO COMBAT CHILDHOOD OBESITY
[SOURCE: Rep Ed Markey (D-MA)]
ConAgra Foods, Inc. has agreed to place limits on the food products it markets to children, pledging to set nutritional criteria for the foods the company will advertise in media primarily directed to children under 12, though the specific criteria will not be finalized until early 2008. In response, House Telecom Subcommittee Chairman Ed Markey (D-MA) said, "I want to commend ConAgra for its voluntary commitment, which indicates that ConAgra recognizes its responsibility to children and the importance of taking steps to combat the childhood obesity epidemic. As childhood obesity is a serious public health issue, it is vital that food and beverage marketers adopt socially responsible marketing strategies. I look forward to reviewing the full details of ConAgra’s new criteria."
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[SOURCE: Broadcasting&Cable, AUTHOR: John Eggerton]
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