Media Releases

More than three quarters (78%) of ready-made toddler foods found in supermarkets fail to meet all sugar recommendations set by the World Health Organisation’s European Office, according to startling new research released today.

With alcohol labelling currently under review by FSANZ, OPC is calling for improved alcohol labelling to ensure consumers have access to basic information to make an informed purchase and aren’t being misled by marketing claims.

The Obesity Policy Coalition has thrown its support behind efforts to protect children from unhealthy food advertising to improve diets and address Australia's obesity epidemic.

The Obesity Policy Coalition today warned that the advertising industry's new code is failing to protect kids from unhealthy food marketing. An Oreo cookies ad shown during the Lego Masters finale was found not to target children despite appearing in one of Australia's most popular general entertainment shows for children.

Australia's health scorecard finds unhealthy weight is closing the gap on tobacco, as the nation's second highest risk factor for the preventable disease burden.

Ready-made baby and toddler foods are a common choice for Australian families. However, many parents are unaware that these foods are often not healthy, and the majority falsely believe they are regulated by the government to ensure they provide good nutrition for children.

New analysis showing high cost of unhealthy weight prompts leading public health groups to call for urgent action to implement policies across the population to prevent obesity.

The Obesity Policy Coalition today welcomed funding for preventative health measures announced in this year's Federal budget around marketing and advertising of unhealthy food to children and development of a National Nutrition Policy Framework.

This World Obesity Day, the Obesity Policy Coalition welcomes the launch of the National Obesity Strategy, which outlines a 10-year framework for action to prevent, manage and treat obesity and improve diets in Australia.

The Obesity Policy Coalition welcomes the launch of the Australian Medical Association's new social media campaign, #SicklySweet, which turns the tables on catchy soft drink ads to educate Australians about the health risks of drinking these sugar-laden drinks.

The Obesity Policy Coalition (OPC) is calling for the National Obesity Prevention Strategy (NOPS) to reflect new data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), which shows overweight and obesity is soon set to overtake tobacco smoking as the leading burden of disease.

Obesity Policy Coalition (OPC) welcomes the Victorian Government's Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures action plan, announced today by the Minister of Health.

Obesity is now set to overtake tobacco as the leading risk factor contributing to disease burden in Australia, according to a new report released this week by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

New research published today by CHOICE has revealed many toddler snack products are packed with harmful sugars, are highly processed and often what's contained in the pack bears little resemblance to what's promised on the label.

Executive Manager of the Obesity Policy Coalition Jane Martin welcomed the AMA's calls today, urging the Australian Government to follow one of the 45 jurisdictions around the world that have already introduced a levy, which has seen a reduction in consumption of sugary drinks and in some cases, reformulation of drinks.