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For years, Texas lawmakers have tried to stop food stamp recipients from purchasing snack food.
The Texas Legislature just approved a bipartisan bill that requires a clear warning for processed snacks, baked goods, drinks ...
The Texas Legislature just approved a bipartisan bill that requires a clear warning for processed snacks, baked goods, drinks ...
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New research suggests the widespread marketing of junk food on social media is influencing the food choices of young people.
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Believe it or not, just 5 minutes of junk food advertisements can result in an unbeatable 130 extra calories for your child. Despite WHO guidelines on protecting kids from the harmful impact of ...
In a world saturated with fast-paced advertising and digital content, a new study has raised serious concerns about the impact of junk food marketing on children’s eating habits. Researchers ...
Researchers have long known that junk food advertising can prompt children to eat more. But a new study, presented this week at the European Congress on Obesity in Málaga, Spain, goes further — ...
A mere five minutes of exposure to junk food advertising is enough to make children eat an extra 130 calories in a day—roughly the equivalent of two slices of bread—regardless of the media ...
Exposure to junk food advertisements (relative to non-food) results in children and adolescents consuming significantly more calories during the day, regardless of the type of media advertising ...