Digital marketing on platforms like TikTok and Instagram exposes children to ads for ultra-processed foods (high in sugar, salt and fat), contributing to childhood obesity. Many kids don’t realize they're being targeted. Studies show that exposure to junk food ads increases children's desire for and consumption of unhealthy food, with influencer marketing having a particularly … Continue reading Study reveals social media’s stealthy role in the childhood OBESITY crisis
Packaged food and beverages in the U.S. are ultra-processed and ultra unhealthy
Food supply has a huge impact on the health status of a given population. It also plays a central role in the development of chronic diseases. In the U.S., the food supply is dominated by packaged foods and beverages, and about 80 percent of the total calories consumed by Americans come from these store-bought products. This shows that … Continue reading Packaged food and beverages in the U.S. are ultra-processed and ultra unhealthy
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 