Health experts urge ban on school materials backed by food, drink and gambling firms

Exclusive: Education secretary told sponsored resources misrepresent evidence about diets, alcohol and bettingHealth experts have urged Bridget Phillipson to stop schools using educational materials funded by the food, drink and gambling industries, in order to protect children from “harmful” influences.Dozens of doctors, health charities and public health specialists have written to the education secretary warning her that such firms are sponsoring resources used in lessons with pupils, despite them misrepresenting the evidence about diets, alcohol and betting. Continue reading...

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