junk food
Coverage of junk food in the Nexus archive.
- Karnataka’s advisory banning junk food near schools: What it means and why it matters | Explained
Karnataka's government has issued an advisory banning junk food vendors near schools to limit children's access to unhealthy foods during school hours. The measure aims to promote healthier eating habits among students by restricting easy access to such foods.
- Health risk fears for storks in Europe over ‘junk food’ from landfill
White storks in Europe are consuming 'junk food' from landfills, leading to weight gain and potential long-term health risks despite short-term energy benefits. Research highlights concerns over contaminants in landfill foraging and its impact on stork populations.
- USDA blocked from excluding certain ‘junk food’ from SNAP benefits
A federal district court ruled that the USDA exceeded its legal authority by restricting certain foods from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The court's decision prevents the USDA from excluding specific 'junk food' items from SNAP benefits.
- Craze for XXL snacks raises obesity fears in China
China is experiencing a surge in XXL-sized snacks sold in dedicated retail stores, sparking concerns about rising obesity rates, particularly among children, with 19 percent now overweight.
- SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect July 1 in Arkansas — See what other states have bans
Arkansas is implementing restrictions on SNAP recipients' food purchases, banning the use of benefits for junk food starting July 1. The state joins others with similar bans.
- I used to only drink socially but after a bad break-up I started boozing every night and gorging myself on crisps - then I took this £3 pill... now both wine AND junk food taste awful and I have dropped to a size 8
A person who began excessive drinking and junk food consumption after a breakup now reports aversion to wine and junk food and significant weight loss after taking a £3 pill. The pill caused both wine and junk food to taste unpleasant, leading to a size 8 reduction.
- WHO, MEPs sound alarm on youth‑targeted online ads for tobacco, alcohol and junk food
WHO and MEPs warn about youth-targeted online advertisements for tobacco, alcohol, and junk food. A WHO adviser cautions that an entire generation may become addicted to nicotine.
- Fruit yoghurts are next at risk of being cancelled as 'unhealthy' under Labour's junk food crackdown, producers warn
Fruit yoghurts may face restrictions under Labour's proposed junk food regulations, according to industry producers who warn of potential bans. The policy aims to curb 'unhealthy' products, but producers argue fruit yoghurts should be exempt due to their nutritional benefits.
- Raise tax on alcohol and junk food to cut deaths from liver disease, experts say
Experts urge European governments to raise taxes on alcohol and unhealthy food to address 284,000 annual liver disease deaths, emphasizing the need to cover costs imposed on health services, criminal justice, and social systems.
- Wildlife experts urge tourists to stop feeding Gibraltar's famous macaques junk food: Monkeys are eating SOIL to self-medicate themselves in response
Wildlife experts in Gibraltar are urging tourists to stop feeding the local macaque monkeys junk food. The monkeys have begun eating soil to self-medicate, likely in response to dietary imbalances caused by processed foods.