Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity

Mexico’s children consume more junk food than anywhere else in Latin America, according to UNICEF.

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National10 articles from 6 sources across the spectrum· Updated Mar 30, 2025

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CNNLean Left· Mar 30, 2025

‘Farewell, junk food!’: Mexico bans sale of salty and sweet treats in schools to fight child obesity

NBC NewsLean Left· Mar 30, 2025· ran in 4 outlets

Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity

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NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· Mar 30, 2025

Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· Mar 30, 2025

Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· Mar 30, 2025

Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity

NBC New YorkLean Left· Mar 30, 2025

Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· Mar 30, 2025

Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity

KOB 4Center· Mar 30, 2025

Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity

NBC ChicagoLean Left· Mar 30, 2025

Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity

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New York PostLean Right· Mar 30, 2025

Mexico bans junk food sales in schools to combat child obesity: ‘Farewell, junk food!’