The FTC Proposes Changes to COPPA & Food Marketers Are Outraged
Parents may have more control over what information food companies can access from their children if the FTC's changes to COPPA are enacted. Read more about these changes ...
Read MoreThe FTC’s Review of Food Marketing to Children & Adolescents
The FTC's report found that digital marketing for sweetened beverages and snack foods were directed to Hispanic and African-American teens. Sporting events, such as soccer games, were sponsored by sweetened beverage companies, and soccer themes were used in ads for cookies. According to the FTC some food and beverage companies created initiatives to encourage healthy lifestyles among Hispanic children and their families. Access this report from 2012 here to learn more about the state of food marketing to ...
Read MoreThe Houston School Meals Initiative
The Houston School Meals Initiative's webpage that contains information, news, and resources about how to improve lunches in ...
Read MoreThe Letter Sent by the Center for Digital Democracy to the FTC
On December 17, 2012 the Center for Digital Democracy filed a formal complaint with the FTC accusing Nickelodeon of violating COPPA. Nickelodeon is believed to have violated COPPA by promoting the use of a digital app featuring the SpongeBob SquarePants character. /SALUDcontent/1 - SBDD Letter ...
Read MoreThe Active Family Project’s Facebook Page
Stay connected with the Active Family Project by visiting their Facebook page. See pictures of what an active play school environment looks like and see how students can learn while they participate in physical ...
Read MoreThe San Antonio Active Living Council (ALC) Website
The San Antonio Active Living Council (ALC) recommends a number of ways to promote physical activity among Latino children. Some examples include: requesting a presentation by an ALC Member; hosting a forum; volunteering on an ALC committee; supporting policy, environmental, and system changes for active living; and promoting and implementing the Active Living Plan for a Healthier San Antonio. View the ALC website for more details and resources on how you can get involved in getting your community to become more active. You can also check out the widely recognized Active Living Plan the ALC developed for San ...
Read MoreThe Best and Worst of Food Marketing Companies for 2012
This slideshow presentation, from the Rudd Center at Yale University, demonstrates good and bad examples of how various companies fared in their food marketing efforts aimed at children. In an easy to view set of slides Rudd features the best and worst practices in 2012 from the varying fast food or junk food ...
Read MoreBeautify your Streets! Bring a Better Block Initiative to Your Community
Bring a Better Block initiative to your community and help change the way people think about multiple modes of transportation. Better Block is a demonstration tool that can be used to illustrate the many benefits of adding sidewalks, bike lanes, pedestrian friendly designs, as well as the need for Complete Streets. See an example of a Better Block event which took place in San Antonio on West Commerce street. Photos show the before and after scenes that all took place the very same day thanks to the efforts of many ...
Read MoreThe Cereal FACTS 2012 Report
A report describing how cereal was advertised to children from 2008-2011. The report also briefly describes the nutritional value of cereals advertised to children. ...
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