Children in the United States grow up in environments saturated by food and beverage marketing, the bulk of it for foods low in nutrients and high in calories, sugars, salt and fat. Food and beverage companies reach children and adolescents using integrated marketing communications strategies, which encompass all forms of communication about products and services. This research synthesis examines recent research on U.S. trends in food and beverage marketing to children and adolescents. It builds on a Healthy Eating Research brief released in October 2008. The synthesis examines the growing body of research that independently assesses industry self-regulation, identifies policy implications and highlights additional research needs and opportunities.
Published: April 2011
ID #: 1048
Publisher: Healthy Eating Research
Authors: Cheyne A, Dorfman L, Gonzalez P, Mejia P
Age Groups: Adolescents (grades 9 to 12), Elementary-age children (grades K to 5), Preschool-age children (ages 3 to 5), Young adolescents (grades 6 to 8)
Race/Ethnicity: African American or Black, Latino(a) or Hispanic, Multi-racial/ethnic, White
Keywords: Competitive foods, Digital marketing, Fast food, Food advertising, Food outlet, Grocery store, Media, Restaurant, Self-regulation, Social media
Focus Areas: Food Marketing, School & After School
Resource Type: Research Review
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