Obesity and the Media |
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| Series title: | Understanding Obesity Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-282-51570-3 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2008 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $58.50 |
Book Description:
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Media plays a tremendous role in the food choices people make. It has been estimated that the Media plays a tremendous role in the food choices people make. It has been estimated that the average American child watches 40,000 television commercialsannually. Many of these commercials offer enticing views of fatty, sugary, high-calorie food. Other media outlets, including movies, the Internet, magazines, and video games push products and provide messages about food. Children are...
More DescriptionMedia plays a tremendous role in the food choices people make. It has been estimated that the Media plays a tremendous role in the food choices people make. It has been estimated that the average American child watches 40,000 television commercialsannually. Many of these commercials offer enticing views of fatty, sugary, high-calorie food. Other media outlets, including movies, the Internet, magazines, and video games push products and provide messages about food. Children are especially susceptible to the lure of advertisements and images that offer positive messages about unhealthy food choices.