Raising Cane

Children are increasing in size, generation by generation, and this change is not without problems. Rapid growth raises concerns for joints pains, dental decay and malalignment, underactivity and early onset diabetes. Our government has proven itself unfailingly inept at reining in food retailers and restaurant chains selling high-sugar, low fibre processed foods. Schools continue to serve soda pop, cookies and fries with a menu that predates the internet, X-box and PlayStation.
Meanwhile, in Europe and the British Isles, companies failing to commit themselves to a sugar reduction and food reformulation programmes face direct government action.
So where is Canada’s childhood obesity prevention plan?