Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) has requested the Health Authorities to take action to stop using children for Food related Advertisements as Food Related Advertisements castes by Children proved to be the major force behind the spreading of many non communicable diseases among Sri Lankan Children .According to the SLMA, Non Communicable Diseases like Diabetes,Obesity ,High Blood Pressure and Heart Diseases are on the increase among children in Sri Lanka due to the impact of such food related advertisements targeting child audience.
The Authorities should take an action to prevent using children for food related advertisements making to promote food items containing higher percentage of Sugar ,Salt,Fats and Trans Fats SLMA has stressed.
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