25% of kids’ calories are from junk diet
Soap returns to filming but no over-70s, hand-holding or getting close.. & definitely no smooching
WARNING Empty calories
MORE than a quarter of calories youngsters consume are “empty calories” from fizzy drinks and junk food, researchers found.
As ages increased, sources of empty calories – food and drink with added sugars and solid fats – shifted from fruit drinks and flavoured milks to foods such as pizza and sweet bakery products.
Older children and teens got more from soft drinks rather than fruit drinks and milk, the National Cancer Institute in Maryland, US, found. Data from a nine-year survey to analyse diet trends for children aged two to 18 was used to make the finding.
Study leader Dr Edwina Wambogo said that more research is needed to “help inform new ways to promote healthier eating”.
Bill Roache, 88, plays Ken Barlow
SOAP fans have been reassured they can keep calm and Corrie on amid the lockdown as filming resumes on the cobbles.
A return to the set next Tuesday means the ITV hit will not run out of material and go off-air, as had been feared since Covid-19 halted production.
But it will be obvious the pandemic has affected Weatherfield as characters stick to social distancing – meaning holding hands or smooching is out.
And some of Corrie’s biggest stars will not be back yet, as anyone over 70 or with an underlying health condition is barred at this stage.
This includes William Roache, 88, who plays Ken Barlow, Sue Nicholls, 76, (Audrey Roberts), Barbara Knox, 86, (Rita Sullivan) and Malcolm Hebden, 80 (Norris Cole).
Other cast members with health issues face a thorough assessment to decide if they can go back. Cast and crew will have their temperatures
Rita Sullivan star Barbara Knox is 86
checked daily and actors will put on their own make-up and costumes. Social distancing and other measures will be in place and storylines have been written to reflect a need for actors to stay apart much more than normal. Series producer Iain MacLeod insisted the storylines will remain strong despite the new measures. And there will be humour too, as he feels people need cheering up.
He said: “We are really pleased to be able to resume making the nation’s favourite soap at a time when people need the reassurance of their regular Corrie fix more than ever.
“The whole team has pulled together to generate an ingenious, intricate set of protocols to allow filming to restart as safely as possible. “Safety remains our number one priority and we are under no illusions about the challenges still facing us and the nation as a whole. “However, I can assure viewers
THE KISS-OFF Whyment told about smooching ban
Malcolm Hebden, 80, plays Norris
JOHN WHISTON ITV MANAGING DIRECTOR OF CONTINUING DRAMA
that Corrie’s ever-present humour and brilliant storytelling will be there in abundance in the episodes due to begin filming next week and beyond.”
Actress Julia Goulding, 35, who plays Shona Platt, yesterday retweeted the news about the restart.
Her character is currently grappling with memory loss and was offered a place to stay by Roy Cropper (David Neilson).
Actor Andy Whyment, who plays Kirk Sutherland, said of the return: “It’s going to be different but I think we’re all ready to get back now. We’re going to need an
Roy Cropper (David Neilson) and Shona Platt (Julia Goulding) in scene filmed before lockdown and shown last night
Sue Nicholls, 76, as Audrey Roberts
induction. It’s gonna take some time getting used to.”
The 39-year-old added: “There’ll be no kissing scenes but it’s going to be interesting if Kirk walked down the street with Beth, they might have held hands but none of that now.”
After filming was halted in March, ITV cut down to airing three episodes a week to eke out reserves. The new filming pattern is less intensive than before lockdown and with fewer scenes filmed per day it will allow the broadcasting schedule to continue as it is.
Emmerdale has already resumed filming, recording new episodes showing characters dealing with lockdown. EastEnders is also expected to get back to business this month.
John Whiston, ITV managing director of continuing drama, said: “All indications are the time is right for a return.
“I’m sure our audience will appreciate the show continuing. For many who have written in, it is a vital escape from all the fears and stresses this virus brings.”
For many, Corrie is a vital escape from all the fears and stresses this virus brings