Social media marketing increases childrens consumption of unhealthy but not healthy snacks

Social media marketing increases children’s consumption of unhealthy, but not healthy snacks

20:50 EST 4 Mar 2019 | 2 Minute Medicine

1. Children who viewed mock Instagram profiles of popular YouTubers holding unhealthy snacks consumed more calories overall when offered snacks immediately after viewing, compared to children who viewed profiles with healthy snacks or nonfood items. 2. Viewing Instagram profiles with healthy snacks did not affect consumption of healthy snacks. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Study […]
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