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Learn English While Discussing the UK Food Advertising Ban Ep 788

2024/12/9
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Hilary: 英国政府计划于2025年10月起禁止晚上9点前播放垃圾食品广告，旨在解决日益严重的儿童肥胖问题。这一禁令涵盖了各种各样的食物，其中一些是英国的传统食物，例如烤土豆和约克郡布丁，这引发了人们对传统饮食和现代健康观念之间冲突的讨论。 禁令中包含的食物种类繁多，既有快餐，如麦当劳和汉堡王，也有许多传统的英国家常菜，以及早餐食品，如麦片、煎饼和燕麦粥。甚至一些被认为是健康食品的蛋白棒和酸奶（含糖）也被列入其中。此外，一些法国糕点，如羊角面包和巧克力面包，以及其他传统食物，如松饼、蛋奶沙司、丹麦糕点和热十字面包，也都在禁令之列。含糖饮料和果汁也同样被禁止。 Hilary认为，这份清单反映了人们对健康饮食的认识在不断更新，也反映了最新的科学研究成果，即饮食中过多的碳水化合物是许多长期健康问题和肥胖问题的主要原因，而非过多的脂肪。她赞同政府将医疗保健的重点从疾病治疗转向预防的理念，但同时也对一些传统食物被列为垃圾食品表示遗憾。她认为，预防胜于治疗，改变饮食习惯至关重要。

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Why is the UK banning junk food ads before 9pm starting October 2025?

The UK is banning junk food ads before 9pm to address childhood obesity by reducing children's exposure to unhealthy food advertisements. The ban targets foods high in refined carbohydrates, sugar, and low nutritional value, including traditional British dishes like roast potatoes and porridge.

What are some surprising foods included in the UK's junk food advertising ban?

The ban includes traditional British foods like roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, porridge, and crumpets, as well as breakfast cereals, fruit juice, and even protein bars. These items are now classified as junk food due to their high carbohydrate and sugar content.

How does the UK government define junk food in the context of the advertising ban?

Junk food is defined as food with little nutritional value, often high in refined carbohydrates, sugar, and unhealthy fats. This includes items like roast potatoes, breakfast cereals, sweets, crisps, and even some yogurts and fruit juices.

What is the nutritional rationale behind banning foods like roast potatoes and porridge?

Roast potatoes and porridge are banned because they are high in refined carbohydrates, which can spike blood sugar levels and contribute to obesity. Despite being traditional foods, they are now considered unhealthy due to modern nutritional science.

What is the broader goal of the UK's junk food advertising ban beyond reducing childhood obesity?

The ban aims to shift healthcare focus from treating illnesses to preventing them by promoting healthier eating habits. It aligns with the idea that prevention is better than cure, addressing long-term health issues linked to poor diet.

How does the UK's junk food advertising ban reflect changing attitudes toward nutrition?

The ban reflects a shift in understanding that excessive carbohydrates, not just fats, are a major cause of obesity and health problems. It incorporates modern nutritional science to redefine what constitutes healthy eating.

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The UK government is banning certain food advertisements before 9 pm to combat childhood obesity. The list includes surprising items like roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, and even porridge, highlighting a shift in understanding of healthy eating.
  • Ban on junk food ads before 9 pm in the UK from October 2025.
  • Foods banned include traditional British dishes like roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding.
  • Aims to tackle childhood obesity.

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From October 2025, UK junk food ads—including roast potatoes and porridge—will be banned before 9pm to help tackle childhood obesity. Find out what’s changing and why it matters, while improving your English listening https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/) skills.

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Today's English lesson https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/) is great listening practice for English learners. You’ll learn everyday English vocabulary related to food, health, and British culture—plus, you’ll pick up handy words like junk, nutrition, and prevention. Listening to this lesson helps improve your understanding of conversational English while giving you insight into real-world issues in the UK. It’s a fun and practical way to build your language skills!

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