Should Fast-Food Ads Be Banned?

The Government is considering banning online junk-food advertising to tackle the growing obesity crisis…

- Fiona Kinloch

No

‘People should exercise self-control’

Sheena Tanna-Shah, 37, lives in Northampton with her partner and two daughters, seven and nine. She is a wellbeing coach at Inspiring Success, owner of Pure and Raw Goodies, and author of Perfectly Imperfect Mum. Banning online ads for junk food is not the solution to the problem of obesity in the UK. Making the right choices every day when it comes to the consumption of foods high in sugar, salt and fat is a matter of personal responsibility. It cannot be blamed on companies that simply wish to advertise their products – and they shouldn’t be penalised for it.