Sunday, August 31, 2008

Don't Blame Ads on Obesity

An Australian newspaper claim that ads and obesity aren't related. My opinion is that the company is just trying to make some money and that they shouldn't get slammed about the ads because it's the person's motivation and habit that causes how they look.

ACMA doubts ads and obesity link

August 27, 2008 - 8:16PM

The communications watchdog says it has found little evidence of an association between the advertising of junk food on television and obesity levels in children.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) said it would not be recommending any general restrictions be imposed on food and beverage advertising targeting children. More...

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