Hosted by ASO East of England Network
Thursday 28th October 2021, 18.00 - 19.30
#ASOWEBINARS
Ahead of the government proposal to ban junk food advertisements on television before 9pm and prohibited completely online, this webinar will explore the evidence contributing to this bill. Speakers will consider what this means for society, and what should happen next.
6.00pm: Welcome - Dr Julia Mueller, Ms Rebecca Jones, and Dr Carly Hughes
6.05pm: “Evidence underpinning the new policy – identifying gaps and future directions”–Dr Emma Boyland, University of Liverpool
6.25pm: “Preparing for new restrictions on TV and food advertising: the potential impacts on the commercial food system, health, and society.” – Dr Hannah Forde, University of Cambridge
6.45pm: “How might the new restrictions influence public and political discourses on dietary health and responsibility?”– Dr Claire Thompson, University of Hertfordshire
7.05pm: Panel Q&A, chaired by Dr Mueller and Ms Jones
7.30pm: Summary and close