Impact of the Media on Childhood Obesity
Through a variety of ways, the media has an impact on
the health of our children. Since the average child's day includes
several hours of "screen time," the typical child sees about
40,000 ads a year on TV. Food companies advertise and market junk foods
and fast foods to children, with soda, fast food, candy and cereal the
most common ads targeted to kids. Also, television and movies
portray slim and sexy as the ideal body image. Poor self esteem, poor
body image, early dieting and eating disorders can result.
Below are some links that further address how the
media impacts the health of our children, including strategies and
solutions.
