5 Questions
What is one of the major factors contributing to the obesity epidemic according to experts?
Nonstop marketing by the food industry
What is the primary aim of food makers' annual spending on marketing to children?
To promote unhealthy high-calorie products
What is the average number of food commercials that an average child sees on TV in a year?
5,500
What method is often used by food promotions to attract kids to unhealthy food?
Use of cartoon characters and free giveaways
According to Marion Nestle and Malden Nesheim, what has been the result of constant exposure to the 'eat more' food environment?
Driving people to desire high-calorie foods and become 'conditioned overeaters'
Test your knowledge of the food industry and its impact on obesity with this insightful quiz. Explore the effects of nonstop marketing and the drive for high-calorie foods on today's "eat more" food environment. Delve into the complex factors contributing to the obesity epidemic as discussed by experts Marion Nestle and Malden Nesheim in their upcoming book Why Calories Count.
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