Breaking the stigma & promotion of low calorie and restrictive diets

Rejected 17 signatures

What the petition asks

It's time there is proper nutrition education in which people understand how to safely fuel their body in a way that's sustainable. Ensure content on social media is limited, that supporting and reflecting healthy eating.Warnings & triggers should be put on content which promotes unhealthy habits.

In the health and fitness industry it's very prominent that there are common harmful misconceptions. For example calorie deficits that will sustain a toddler, meal replacement shakes, cutting out food groups. Promoting skinny tea, unrealistic and unsustainable diets in which result in dramatic results linking to Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia, Anorexia. It is time we enforce boundaries for the public's safety and wellness.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

We understand you're concerned about the promotion of certain foods and diets, however it's not clear which specific foods or diets you are concerned about, nor how any 'limit' on social media promotion would work.

You might like to sign this petition which calls for a related action: Regulate the sale and advertising of diet products

Timeline

9 Feb 2021	Petition opened for signatures
16 Feb 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 17

Status Rejected

Rejected 16 Feb 2021

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