Watching TV commercials of people munching on hot, crispy French fries or sugar-laden cereal resonates more with teens than advertisements about cell phone plans or the latest car.
May 9, 2013
A new University of Michigan study found that regardless of body weight, teens had high brain activity during food commercials compared to nonfood commercials.
Children are seeing fewer sugary, fatty foods advertised on TV, but unhealthy fare still makes up the bulk of food commercials they see, a new study suggests.
