Sweden Publishes Report on How to Promote Healthy Food Consumption in Children and Young People
- eugeniam46
- Feb 4
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 4
On 3 February 2025, the Public Health Agency of Sweden published the report "Society needs to promote healthy food consumption in children and young people"
The rising of health issues among children and young people in Sweden, including overweight, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay is linked to unhealthy eating habits.
The report emphasizes that factors such as social media marketing, access to healthy food, pricing, and personal preferences negatively impact children's food choices.
Key suggestions include:
Limiting marketing of unhealthy foods to children in all media.
Ensuring all funded meals for children are nutritious and sustainable.
Establishing a national competence center for children’s food environments.
Public actors to develop and implement strategies for healthy food environments.
