In his address, the public figure noted that experts (including from the World Health Organization) have repeatedly emphasized that the systematic consumption of fast food can lead to serious health problems.
In a number of foreign countries, in order to reduce the number of adherents of fast food restaurants, restrictions on fast food advertising have been introduced.
At the same time, fast food restaurants in Russia have the right to use all advertising tools to promote their own products.
Thanks to this, regular visits to these establishments have become a kind of lifestyle for many Russian citizens.
“In this regard, I ask you to consider the issue of imposing restrictions on advertising of fast food establishments and their products in Russia, namely, to completely prohibit such advertising in print media, the Internet, on outdoor outdoor structures intended for advertising, as well as fast food advertising. on television and radio from 08:00 to 23:00, "the text of the appeal says.
Earlier, the State Duma proposed introducing an excise tax on sugar-sweetened drinks.