Experts agree that junk food is a huge contributor to skyrocketing rates of diabetes, high blood pressure, and even strokes. And food and beverage companies spend billions of dollars promoting unhealthy foods virtually everywhere kids go.

Food industry advertising that targets children and youth has been linked to the increase of childhood obesity. Advertising by other industries often objectifies girls and women, contributing to body dissatisfaction, eating disorders, low self-esteem and depression.

Feb 28, 2020 · The inundation of junk food advertising is contributing to the rising rate of teen obesity -- a public health crisis among a population that is "especially vulnerable" to the messaging, experts say.

20 hours ago · One of the top sources of added sugar in kids' diets is in their breakfast bowls. A new study shows that advertising drives sales of high-sugar cereals when it's aimed directly at kids under 12.

Research has consistently demonstrated the effects of food advertising on children's brand preferences, food choices, and requests to parents. 10,11 Recent studies suggest that food advertising may also have a broader impact on children's and adolescents’ diet and health, including increased consumption of snack foods, sugar-sweetened ...

Apr 9, 2019 · Research shows that marketing and advertising of high-calorie, low-nutrient foods and beverages increases children’s preference and intake of unhealthy foods and beverages.1 Unhealthy food marketing aimed at children and teens is a significant contributor to poor diet quality and diet-related diseases worldwide.2 Poor diet quality is a major cau...

20 hours ago · Public health officials have long been concerned about the marketing of unhealthy foods to kids. That's why, nearly two decades ago, the food industry launched the Children's Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative, a voluntary effort to police itself. The 21 participating food companies pledged to cut back on marketing unhealthy foods to ...

Preschoolers’ and adolescents’ exposure to TV advertising for junk foods decreased significantly by an average of 44 and 58%, respectively. Their exposure to junk food advertising that featured child-directed appeals (e.g., cartoon characters) also dropped by 35% and 52%, respectively.93.

Dec 3, 2024 · Children will no longer be exposed to TV adverts for junk food products as new law set out today (3 December 2024) confirms the final details of advertising restrictions. Ads on television...

Jul 12, 2024 · Our study finds that unhealthy food and drinks are promoted in ways designed to appeal to parents and carers of children, and children themselves. Additionally, young men in our study were being...