We're Not Buying It: Stop junk food marketing to kids

[Donnachaidh]

Run time: 02:20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab9zbqHJ_p4   Posted on YouTube: October 03, 2011 By YouTube Member: preventioninstitute Views on YouTube: 334   Posted on DU: October 06, 2011 By DU Member: Donnachaidh Views on DU: 492

 
Experts agree that junk food is a huge contributor to skyrocketing rates of diabetes, high blood pressure, and even strokes among adults--and increasingly, among children. And food and beverage companies spend billions of dollars promoting unhealthy foods virtually everywhere kids go. The Interagency Working Group on Foods Marketed to Children (IWG) has proposed reasonable nutrition guidelines to help provide a model for companies that market to kids. Unfortunately, the food industry and media companies are working to get Congress to stop the IWG from finalizing these sensible recommendations.

"We're Not Buying It," exposes deceptive marketing to children, debunks industry claims, and highlights the latest research. When we put children first, the plan of action is clear: companies should market the foods that keep kids healthy, not sugary cereals and other junk food. The IWG guidelines will help to do just that. Get involved at www.preventioninstitute.org