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COMMISSIONER DEBORAH TAYLOR TATE APPLAUDS THE CARTOON 
NETWORK FOR PLEDGING TO USE ITS CHARACTERS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY 
CHILDREN’S FOODS
Today The Cartoon Network joins numerous food and media companies responding to 
the concerns of parents and health experts over staggering rates of childhood obesity.  Beginning 
January 2008, The Cartoon Network will allow its characters to appear only in ads that promote 
healthier foods and more active lifestyles.  
“I applaud The Cartoon Network for making this pledge,” said Commissioner Tate.  “I 
am glad to see industry taking the lead, and I hope this is just the beginning of an avalanche of 
industry pledges promoting healthy foods for children.”