Several Mexican states have proposed or approved bans on junk food sales to children. The country has one of the highest rates of childhood obesity as well as a high rate of death for young people. The Gulf coast state of Tabasco passed restrictions on the sale of sugary bottled drinks and snacks that are high in carbohydrates. Oaxaca state was the first to use such a ban. Lawmakers in several other states have introduced bills to do the same. Most of the bans would stop the sale of junk food to young people unless their parent is present. In the northern state of Chihuahua, Representative Rene Frias introduced a bill “to guarantee our children and youths a healthier diet and to fight obesity.” The bill has not yet been voted on.
Title: Mexico Targets Its Junk Food Industry
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Tabasco passed restrictions on the sale of sugary bottled drinks and snacks that are high in carbohydrates.</span> <span data-start-time='34958' data-end-time='40458'>Oaxaca state was the first to use such a ban.</span> <span data-start-time='40458' data-end-time='47958'>Lawmakers in several other states have introduced bills to do the same.</span> <span data-start-time='47958' data-end-time='57208'>Most of the bans would stop the sale of junk food to young people unless their parent is present.</span> <span data-start-time='57208' data-end-time='72938'>In the northern state of Chihuahua, Representative Rene Frias introduced a bill “to guarantee our children and youths a healthier diet and to fight obesity.”</span> <span data-start-time='72938' data-end-time='76854'>The bill has not yet been voted on.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button title='Back' class='back' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Play' 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