Advertising of ultra-processed foods and beverages: children as a vulnerable population

• Main Authors: Christina Mallarino (Author), Luis F Gómez (Author), Laura González-Zapata (Author), Yazmín Cadena (Author), Diana C Parra (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade de São Paulo, 2013-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The rapid nutrition transition occurring in Latin America has resulted in a sharp increase of childhood overweight and obesity. Recent evidence has shown that food and beverage advertising has a great influence on children's eating behavior. This population has become a key target market for th...