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Legal Analysis of Opportunities to Address Obesity and Protect Public Health

The epidemic of childhood obesity in the United States has caused considerable challenges for public health agencies and advocates. This article explores the types of public actions and policies that could be enacted to decrease obesity and improve public health. It also discusses key legal principles and issues that can potentially impede state and local More

Keywords: Farm, Fast food, Food advertising, Legal, Nutrition standards, Restaurant, Self-regulation, Taxes

Date: March 2007

Resource Type: Report

Focus Areas: Food Marketing Healthy Communities Nutrition Policy & Programs Pricing & Economics School & After School