Obesity and the Media

Media plays a tremendous role in the food choices people make. It has been estimated that the Media plays a tremendous role in the food choices people make. The average American child watches 40,000 television commercials annually. Many of these commercials offer enticing views of fatty, sugary, high-calorie food. Other media outlets, including movies, the web, magazines, and video games push products and provide messages about food. Children are especially susceptible to the lure of advertisements and images that offer positive messages about unhealthy food choices