TV advertisements for sugary and fatty foods are playing a role in childhood obesity and ought to be taken off the air, a leading group of pediatricians says.
In a policy statement released Monday, the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Council on Communications and Media rips “the media” for contributing to child and adolescent obesity, ticking off the many ways in which screen time is a negative influence. The group called on doctors to ask Congress and regulatory groups to ban advertisements for junk food and fast food during kids’ programming, as well as advertisements targeted to children via cellphone and other media.
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