Unhealthy Food Ads
The influence that advertised junk food has on children has become a widespread concern.  Research shows that children that watch more television are exposed to a higher number of "junk" food ads. The consumption of unhealthy foods, and the lack of physical activity will lead
to obesity and a higher risk of health problems. 
According to research published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity:


-  20,000-40,000 commercials are watched by children per year


-  54% of ads are food ads


          -  24% of the ads are for snack/desserts

          -  17% of the ads are for breakfast cereals

          -  7% of the ads are for fast food restaurants


-  65% of breakfast cereal shown in ads are high in sugar and/or fat


-  95% of fast food restaurant budgets are allocated to television


-  11 out of 19 commericals per hour are for food


-  44% of the ads promote food from the fat and sweets group
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