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Small screen past-times
(TV and computer) are a
double whammy for trying to keep a healthy weight.
1. You use very little
energy while you spend time in front of the box.
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Experts recommend
teenagers should not spend more than two hours per day using
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2. TV programs are loaded
with ads for high energy food.
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How does
advertising affect you?
Clever marketing tricks by the media, and food companies
encourage us to buy their product, spend more money and eat
more. Here are some examples – can you think of any more?
Product placement in supermarkets – ‘impulse buys’ at the
checkout, placing items together such as corn chips and
salsa
TV ads for fast food/food products at ‘hungry’ times
Placing branded drinks or foods in movies or TV shows
Supersizing!
Offering free products, 15% extra for the same price
Using celebrities to endorse products
Associating your popularity or success with a product
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