Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 161: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the action taken by her Department, together with the private sector and consumer groups on the marketing and advertising of products that contribute to weight gain, in particular those aimed at children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9496/08]

Pat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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The National Task Force on Obesity recommended that multi-sectoral action be taken on the marketing and advertising of products that contribute to weight gain, in particular those aimed at children. In response to this and other recommendations in the Report of the Task Force, my Department is currently developing a national nutrition policy which will provide strategic direction on nutrition for the next ten years. While this policy covers the whole population, the target group for recommendations is young people, 0-18 years, and the priority areas for action are obesity and food poverty. It is expected that this policy will include clear recomendations on the marketing and advertising of foods to children. A national consultation has already taken place and the policy will be published in the coming months.