Friday, December 16, 2005

Advertising: Here we go again - report claims junk food advertising promotes eating of junk food

Yet another report taking a swipe at the advertising industry, claims junk food advertising is a serious threat to the health of young Americans.

Published by the US Institute of Medicine, says that the food, beverage, and restaurant industries should turn their creativity and resources to producing and advertising new child friendly foods that are low in energy, fats, salt, and added sugar.