Nutritional quality of foods and non-alcoholic beverages advertised on Brazilian free-to-air television: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Fernanda Helena Marrocos Leite (Author), Laís Amaral Mais (Author), Camila Zancheta Ricardo (Author), Giovanna Calixto Andrade (Author), Julia Soares Guimarães (Author), Rafael Moreira Claro (Author), Ana Clara da Fonseca Leitão Duran (Author), Ana Paula Bortoletto Martins (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Evidence shows that foods marketed on television are often low-nutrient-dense foods associated with poor nutritional diet quality, obesity and non-communicable diseases. However, little research has been undertaken in Brazil around this issue. This study assessed the nutritional...