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08/12/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Six in 10 food ads on TV push junk food, new study finds

According to a study by researchers from the University of Liverpool, at least six in ten advertisements for food aired on TV during family shows feature junk food like “fast food, takeaways, and confectionery.” The same ads would have been banned from children’s T.V. shows under U.K. regulations because they prohibit the advertising of food and […]

05/16/2018 / By David Williams

Conflicting messages: Study finds junk food promoted through sports leagues is a harmful contributor to the childhood obesity epidemic

It’s a well-known fact that the media plays a part in the spread of potentially harmful messages to children that might be watching. Now a new study has looked even further into this, and the researchers behind it have singled out the world’s biggest sports leagues as major culprits. According to the study, most of […]

11/30/2017 / By Janine Acero

Snack food vs. fruit and veggies: Poor diet is one more reason to limit kids’ screen time

Children whose attention are always focused on television are more likely to avoid fruits and vegetables, according to scientists. Researchers from the Loughborough University surveyed 527 children between the ages of 11 and 12 and found that two-thirds of the young participants spent more than two hours viewing TV, which affected their eating habits. They were found […]

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