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Has The Food Marketing Industry Contributed To Childhood Obesity?

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Published: May 14, 2023 by RHJ Producer

Childhood obesity is one of the most common chronic diseases for children in the US. Experts say that the marketing of ultra-processed foods to kids has grown exponentially in recent years – promoting unhealthy diets. These experts break down the marketing strategies used to get product attention in grocery stores and online.


Guest Information:

  • Dr. Frances Fleming-Milici, Director of Marketing Initiatives, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health, University of Connecticut
  • Dr. Ashley Gearhardt, Associate Professor of Psychology, Director of the Food and Addiction Science and Treatment Lab, University of Michigan

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  • twitter: @franflemingPhD
Program #: 23-20Segment Type: Feature StoriesTopics: Addiction| Children and Youth at Risk| Consumerism| Food Industry| Nutrition and Diet| Obesity and Body WeightMedical Conditions: Chronic Disease and Illness| Diabetes| ObesityGuests: Dr. Ashley Gearhardt| Dr. Frances Fleming-MiliciInstitutions & Organizations: Food and Addiction Science and Treatment Lab| Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity| University of Connecticut| University of Michigantagged with: Jason Dickey| Kristen Farrah| Nancy Benson
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