CHOICE is calling for a total ban on junk food advertising on television between 6am and 9pm to reduce rising rates of obesity among children. The consumer advocacy body's proposed ban - echoed by the Cancer Council, Obesity Policy Coalition and the Parents Jury campaign - would prohibit all radio and TV ads for foods high in fat, sugar and salt between 6am and 9pm. It would also like a ban on the use of celebrities, cartoon characters and free gifts which induce anyone under the age of 16 to eat certain foods. A Sun-Herald analysis of free-to-air television found up to 15 commercials an hour...
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