In today’s episode, Mikala will be speaking with special guest Emma Groves, Obesity Policy Senior Coordinator at Cancer Council WA. Emma’s work is focused on advocating for policy change in Western Australia to help create environments that support healthy eating. Join Mikala and Emma as they chat about how advertising and business practices of the food industry are impacting children's health, why there is a need for regulation, and what can be done to address these issues and reduce harm for our children.Topics covered in this episode:        What do we mean when we say food environment?        How our kids are exposed to junk food advertising everyday.        What impact this has on our families’ health.        Does where you live make a difference to the amount of junk food advertising you see?        What can governments do to reduce junk food advertising?        What parents can do if they would like to see change.Episode links:        Emma Groves LinkedIn        Emma’s LiveLighter Articles        Episode transcriptIf you want to learn more or contact Emma, email us on [email protected] or our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crunchandsip/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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