Junk food advertisements have a powerful effect on everyday eating habits, especially in children. Today, junk food advertisements that target children are not just in television. Advertisements can be found in games, magazines, and in the way products are presented. Often Junk food packaging use the faces of popular childrens cartoon and animated characters. Also, fast food companies often offer giveaways in the form of toys with meals that contain not- so healthy eating choices. (2) |
It is important to set healthy eating habits from childhood. However with so many junk food advertisements, setting healthy habits has become challenging for parents. The marketing strategies that are use in Junk food advertisements have created a toxic environment that has the power of shaping children taste in food.