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Questions and Answers
The World Health Organisation found that school children have good eating habits.
The World Health Organisation found that school children have good eating habits.
False (B)
Teenagers today have lower levels of risk factors for future coronary heart disease compared to the past.
Teenagers today have lower levels of risk factors for future coronary heart disease compared to the past.
False (B)
Research revealed that for every serving of baked potato given to a child, 20 portions of chips were also served.
Research revealed that for every serving of baked potato given to a child, 20 portions of chips were also served.
False (B)
The Food Commission has not made any attempts to restrict junk food advertisements.
The Food Commission has not made any attempts to restrict junk food advertisements.
Billions of pounds are spent annually on marketing healthy foods to young people.
Billions of pounds are spent annually on marketing healthy foods to young people.
Parents can easily distinguish the sugar content in cereals from the 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.
The Commission recommended banning adverts for 'energy-dense, low-nutrient food' aimed at young people.
Flashcards
Are school children's eating habits healthy?
Are school children's eating habits healthy?
The World Health Organisation's research found that school children's eating habits are not generally healthy.
Are teenagers today healthier than in the past?
Are teenagers today healthier than in the past?
Today's teenagers have a higher risk of developing heart disease compared to teenagers in the past.
Is the consumption of healthy vs unhealthy food balanced?
Is the consumption of healthy vs unhealthy food balanced?
Research revealed that for every serving of baked potato given to a child, 20 portions of chips were also served, highlighting a disproportionate consumption of unhealthy snacks.
Has the Food Commission restricted junk food advertisements?
Has the Food Commission restricted junk food advertisements?
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How much is spent on marketing unhealthy food to children?
How much is spent on marketing unhealthy food to children?
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Can parents easily determine sugar content in cereal from advertisements?
Can parents easily determine sugar content in cereal from advertisements?
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What did the Commission recommend regarding junk food ads?
What did the Commission recommend regarding junk food ads?
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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.
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Description
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.
