A study shows that children may be absorbing multi-million dollar messages propagated in sports related advertisements, promoting alcohol and fast-foods.
Ideal Body Weight - A Global Issue
India and China, which are epicenters of a booming economy, are now witnessing a steady rise in obesity. Globalization is the prime accused.
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The researchers found that more than three-quarters of the children aligned at least one correct sponsor with the relevant sport.
More than half correctly matched an Australian Football League team with its relevant sponsor, a fast-food chain.
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Commercially available deep fried snacks are unhealthy. Though energy dense but they lack essential nutrients. Alternatively, nutri bars are a healthy on-the–go snack option.
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"While sponsors may argue that they are not intentionally targeting children, it is clear that their efforts are producing this 'unintended' consequence and that as a result they should come under closer scrutiny." concluded Pettigrew.
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Can one get addicted to fast food?
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Soluble Ingredient Can Make Fatty Fast Foods Healthier
Researchers at U.S. Department of Agriculture had found out a soluble ingredient which when added to fatty fast foods, slows down the absorption of
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