7 Questions
The World Health Organisation found that school children have good eating habits.
False
Teenagers today have lower levels of risk factors for future coronary heart disease compared to the past.
False
Research revealed that for every serving of baked potato given to a child, 20 portions of chips were also served.
False
The Food Commission has not made any attempts to restrict junk food advertisements.
False
Billions of pounds are spent annually on marketing healthy foods to young people.
False
Parents can easily distinguish the sugar content in cereals from the advertisements.
False
The Commission recommended banning adverts for 'energy-dense, low-nutrient food' aimed at young people.
True
Study Notes
Healthy Eating Habits
- The World Health Organisation found that school children have good eating habits.
- Teenagers today have lower levels of risk factors for future coronary heart disease compared to the past.
Junk Food and Advertising
- For every serving of baked potato given to a child, 20 portions of chips were also served.
- The Food Commission has not made any attempts to restrict junk food advertisements.
- In contrast, billions of pounds are spent annually on marketing healthy foods to young people.
Sugary Foods and Advertisements
- Parents can easily distinguish the sugar content in cereals from the advertisements.
- The Commission recommended banning adverts for 'energy-dense, low-nutrient food' aimed at young people.
Learn about the risks associated with teenagers' consumption of junk food, such as increased risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes, and strokes. Discover findings from research studies and concerns raised by organizations like the World Health Organisation and the Food Commission.
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