US can't address obesity crisis "unless the marketing is drastically lowered." The inundation of junk food advertising is contributing to the rising rate of teen obesity -- a public health crisis ...

Black and Hispanic consumers are targeted with a disproportionate amount of TV advertisements for sugary drinks, snacks and other high-caloric but low-nutrient items, making them prone to more ...

Children's exposure to food-related ads on television has significantly decreased since 2013, but they still see over 1,000 mostly unhealthy ads annually, indicating a need for government regulation.

Children will be shielded from junk food advertising during peak TV viewing hours from today as a long delayed crackdown on promotions for foods high in fat, sugar and salt finally becomes law. The ...