Abstract
Official publication of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka and was established in 1995. Full text articles available.Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka (JCCPSL) has been recognised by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) as a publication following the ICMJE Recommendations.Manuscripts are only accepted online through the portal of the JCCPSL https://jccpsl.sljol.info/ . The prospective authors must read carefully the section on Author Guidelines and prepare their manuscript accordingly. To submit a manuscript or to check the status of a submission the authors must first be registered in the JCCPSL Editorial Management System using an existing or newly created username and password. Next, choose the ‘Start Submission’ link and follow the five-step article submission process which is a simple and self-guided process.Special Edition on Cancer - Call for Papers
Highlights
The food industry is an ever-growing industry
Sri Lanka does not have a single advertisement law, and most legal provisions on food advertising are merged into labelling regulations
Conclusions & Recommendations: Sri Lankan Food Advertising Regulations contain weak restrictions on unhealthy food marketing to children when compared to other jurisdictions globally
Summary
The food industry is an ever-growing industry. Food advertising is its main marketing strategy. Food advertising is a key component of marketing strategies in the food industry (1) Evidence shows that such advertising has a significant influence on the dietary habits and food choices of consumers (2), including children through both traditional and new media technology (3). Dietary risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCD) are of growing concern in Sri Lanka (6). Sugar-sweetened beverages are significant sources of high free form of sugar intake in Sri Lankan children (7). Both salt and sugar consumption is high in adults (8), while percentages of alcohol drinkers are 34.8% among men and 0.5% among women (8) in Sri Lanka. As seen in the statistical analysis, the unhealthy diets causing a high prevalence of NCDs has been a major public health concern in Sri Lanka
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