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HEALTHJul 14 · 23:01 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLDDenis Campbell Health policy editor

MPs call for ban on fast food outlets opening near schools to tackle obesity

MPs recommend banning fast food outlets near schools, restricting junk food advertising on billboards and public transport, and implementing traffic light-style labels on food to combat obesity. The Commons health committee urges the UK government to resist food industry lobbying and enforce measures like promoting fruit and vegetable displays in supermarkets.

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